Welcome to the Madison Budget Office
The Madison Budget Office (MBO) provides strategic and operational leadership in financial planning and analysis for the university. The office is fully aligned with the Office of the Provost and the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration in identifying, obtaining, and allocating resources needed to achieve the university’s mission, strategic initiatives, and the Wisconsin Idea.
Budget Process
December
Budget context, initiatives and guidance is provided to the campus
Departments, schools and colleges complete their first expenditure and revenue forecast for the current fiscal year.
January – April
Budget building across campus
Departments, schools and colleges assess their current and projected financial positions and planned activities for the following year.
February – March
Campus leadership meets with departments, schools and colleges on their current state and budget initiatives
Tuition proposal is shared with UW System.
April
All budgets are finalized and reviewed by the Madison Budget Office
Departments, schools and colleges complete the last expenditure and revenue forecast for the current fiscal year.
May
The campus budget is finalized and reviewed by the Chancellor
The budget is submitted to UW System.
June – July
The budget is approved by the Board of Regents
The budget is uploaded into the shared financial system
Contact Us
Madison Budget Office Staff
If you have any questions about the materials on this site or other budget-related inquiries, please contact the Madison Budget Office staff.
