{"id":15,"date":"2026-03-05T14:56:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:16:16","slug":"budget-office","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/budget-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Managed by the chief university budget officer, the Budget Office develops and manages the University\u2019s operating and capital budgets; assists faculty and staff in monitoring their budgets; provides assistance and support for budget-related matters; and educates and guides constituents regarding all aspects of the budgetary process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-budget-reports\">Online budget reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two methods available to view your budget reports online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-Service Finance, viewed through the CUWeb portal, is the easiest and fastest way to view online budget reports. Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pbprod.clarku.edu\/BannerExtensibility\/customPage\/page\/HOMEPAGE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CUWeb<\/a>. Using your Clark username and password, you can log on and navigate to Finance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access via Banner, Clark\u2019s main administrative system: Using your Banner username and password, log on to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bprod.clarku.edu\/applicationNavigator\/seamless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bprod.clarku.edu\/applicationNavigator\/seamless<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both methods of viewing budgets require that you have an active Banner account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is Banner?<\/summary>\n<p>Banner is the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system that is used by Clark for many functions, including accounting and budgeting.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is CUWEB?<\/summary>\n<p>CUWEB is a web-based system that interfaces with Banner data. For budget-related purposes, CUWEB can be used to monitor budget versus actual performance and research details of financial transactions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I view my department\u2019s budget results in CUWEB?<\/summary>\n<p>Please see the \u201c<a href=\"#online-budget-reports\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#online-budget-reports\">Online Budget Reports<\/a>\u201d above for detailed instructions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I get Banner access to view my departments accounts?<\/summary>\n<p>Accessing Banner financial information is a two-part process. You need to request access to Banner (<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarku.edu\/its-files-secure\/download\/banner-account-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banner Access Form<\/a>) and also request access to the appropriate budget data (<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarku.edu\/business-docs\/download\/banner-finance-access-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banner Finance Form<\/a>). For more information on Banner access, please view ITS\u2019&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/support-for-business-continuity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administrative Information Systems page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How are Clark\u2019s accounting codes structured? What is a FOAPAL?<\/summary>\n<p>Clark\u2019s accounting codes can contain up to five segments Fund, Organization, Account, Program, Activity, Location. FOAPAL is an acronym using the first letter of each of the code segments. Generally Fund, Organization, and Account are required for revenue and expense accounts. For more information, please see \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/general-accounting\/#guide-to-understanding-accounting-codes\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/general-accounting\/#guide-to-understanding-accounting-codes\">Understanding Accounting Codes<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What flexibility does a department have in spending its operating fund budget?<\/summary>\n<p>Generally departments can treat their non-compensation budget lines (accounts beginning with \u201c7\u201d) as one big pool for budget management purposes. Departments are encouraged to complete a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/BudgetAdjustmentForm.xls\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/BudgetAdjustmentForm.xls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget transfer form<\/a>&nbsp;to move budget funds for any significant amount or to reallocate accounts that are no longer utilized (see next question).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I request a budget transfer?<\/summary>\n<p>You can request transfers between budget lines within the same Fund\/Organizations but using the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/BudgetAdjustmentForm.xls\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/BudgetAdjustmentForm.xls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budget Transfer Request form<\/a>. Please note that budget transfers must net to zero \u2013 you cannot use a budget transfer form to request additional funds. There are two types of budget transfers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A \u201cBD04\u201d is a temporary transfer (applies only to the current fiscal year).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u201cBD02\u201d is a permanent transfer that would carry over to future fiscal years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is SmartBuy Plus?<\/summary>\n<p>SmartBuy Plus is Clark\u2019s electonic procurement (eProcurement) system that is used to generate purchase orders and submit invoices and employee reimbursements for payment. It intergrates with Banner using Banner\u2019s Fund\/Organization security.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is an encumbrance?<\/summary>\n<p>An encumbrance is a reservation against your budget that is recorded when a purchase order is created with SmartBuy Plus. Encumbrances allow users to track funds that have been committed, through a purchase order, but have not yet been paid.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-vertical wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-2c14e10a wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Operations Menu\"><ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container  is-vertical wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/accounts-payable\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Accounts payable<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/budget-office\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Budget office<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/cashiers-office\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Cashier&rsquo;s office<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/general-accounting\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">General accounting<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/grant-and-contract-accounting\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Grant and contract accounting<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/payroll\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Payroll<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/purchasing\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Purchasing<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business-and-financial-services\/operations-services\/security-and-identification-protection\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Security and Identification Protection<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-meet-the-staff\">Meet the staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-gray-400-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"mailto:clucchesi@clarku.edu\"\n    >\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chief-university-budget-officer\">Chief University Budget Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chris Lucchesi<br><\/strong>508-793-7451<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link\"><strong>Email Chris<\/strong><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-gray-400-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"mailto:gpornkittichotcharo@clarku.edu\"\n    >\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enterprise-director-of-budget-amp-planning\">Enterprise Director of Budget &amp; 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