
MANAGEMENT
Cal State San Marcos uses a decentralized budgeting philosophy in managing campus resources. Each of the divisions supports their respective operating departments in achieving the university鈥檚 strategic priorities. Division goals and objectives are derived from the strategic priorities and are based on the University鈥檚 Strategic Plan.
In an effort to maintain existing programs and service levels, as well as fund any new or increased programs and services, a strategic budgeting approach is used by aligning resources with strategic planning. When the final allocation notice is received from the Chancellor鈥檚 Office, divisions prepare financial plans for the service-based resources allocated to them. These plans are submitted to the Budget Office for review and posted to the university鈥檚 financial system.