The Budget Office facilitates the development of the university’s annual operating budget, including revenue projections, expenditure forecasts, and budget allocations to support the overall mission and objectives of the University. It takes the lead in analyzing budget requests, variances, and trends to assess financial performance, identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue enhancement, and provide recommendations to the top management. The Office develops, maintains, and monitors budget policies, procedures, and guidelines to govern the budget process and its linkage to the procurement process, ensure consistency, and promote transparency and accountability. In particular, the office evaluates the PPMPs in order to ensure consistency with the University’s budget proposal and compliance with existing budgeting rules.