The Office of the Vice President for Management and Budget supports the University’s mission by providing primary financial and administrative services. Collectively, the reporting units perform the following core functions:

		Develop, implement and monitor the annual operating budget, capital budgets, and the biennial state budgets.
		Provide financial planning to assist in the identification and allocation of resources required to achieve strategic goals.
		Maintain and operate the overall academic and health system physical plant, including maintenance, utilities, construction, custodial services, and grounds care.
		Direct the purchasing of goods and services and accounts payable operations.
		Develop and maintain effective state relations with the Executive Branch and the General Assembly in order to advance legislative, operating, and capital priorities.
		Coordinate the implementation of the provisions contained in the Restructuring Act and Management Agreement.
		Develop short and long term space planning strategies and policies.
		Review and coordinate real estate transactions including leases, purchases, and sales.
		Direct the institution’s formal business improvement effort, dedicated to improving services, simplifying processes, and maximizing the use of available resources.

The following offices and initiatives report to the Vice President for Management & Budget:

	Budget Office
	Facilities Management
	Process Simplification
	Procurement Services
	Space and Real Estate Management
	State Governmental Relations