NamePat Kowalski
TitleSVP Administration & Finance; CFO
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GOAL 1

Implement NEXT Budget Model for FY 2026 Planning Cycle- Complete by 03/31/2025

Goal TypeStrategic
Hoshin?Yes
% Weight40
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • Finalize the 'Decision Points' with the President and Provost
  • Financial Operations Committee to incorporate Decision Points into the budgeting processes and financial systems of the university
  • Financial Operations Committee to incorporate the planning process components of the NEXT Budget Model across the divisions for the FY 2026 implementation.
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Ultimate goal is to have all Divisional leaders present a completed Budget Crosswalk during the University Budget meeting with the President and all divisional leaders.
GOAL 2

Expand forecasting activity to a rolling three year model- Complete by 06/30/2025

Goal TypeStrategic
Hoshin?Yes
% Weight15
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • Work with the Finance Operations Committee to develop standardized workflows for the forecasting process in advance of the Anaplan Forecasting tool.
  • Create draft assumptions for review and agreement with the divisional leaders.
  • Prepare draft forecasts for the divisions and university roll-up for review with divisional leaders.
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Review the rolling three year forecast with the Executive Working Group and the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees by 06/30/2025
GOAL 3

Re-envision the Capital Planning Process with the UC Community- Complete by 06/30/2025

Goal TypeOperational
Hoshin?No
% Weight5
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • Create an SBAR document re: the current process and challenges (from CFO perspective)
  • Work with the Capital Advisory Committee to develop an improved process and workflow
  • Work with the Capital Advisory Committee to expand SBAR with challenges from their optic
  • Review recommended process revisions with BPEC
  • Socialize to constituency groups: Financial Operations Committee; Deans Council; Fiscal Coordinating Committee; Academic Affairs BA group
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Have the revised process approved by the BPEC by 06/30/2025. This will be implemented in FY 2026 and incorporated for the FY 2027 Planning Process.
GOAL 4

Fully Implement the Administration & Finance CQI Program- Complete by 06/30/2025

Goal TypeOperational
Hoshin?No
% Weight5
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • Finalize all A&F unit rollout and training activities
  • Complete A&F Service Level Agreement document
  • Rollout to Divisions and select constituent groups
  • Develop measurement process and tools
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Approved SLA's from Divisional leaders by 06/30/2025
GOAL 5

Formalize the Deferred Maintenance program and roll-out to the campus community- Complete by 06/30/2025

Goal TypeOperational
Hoshin?No
% Weight10
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • Work with PDC and Basic Renovation leaders to develop processes for management of Deferred Maintenance
  • Socialize the process with campus constituents
  • Score the DM priorities in terms of annual investment need
  • Determine funding mechanisms and evaluate budget surplus or shortfall
  • Factor into budget planning activities
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Have a DM plan available for implementation by 06/30/2025
GOAL 6

Complete the DRAFT refresh of the UC Campus Master Plan- Complete by 06/30/2025

Goal TypeOperational
Hoshin Initiative?Yes
% Weight25
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • Work with SmithGroup to complete meetings with UC campus constituents
  • Present DRAFT refresh of the UC Campus Master Plan to the Executive Working Group
  • Review the DRAFT refresh of the UC Campus Master Plan with the Board of Trustees
  • Developing planning activities and initiatives and incorporate into budget planning activities
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Present DRAFT refresh of the UC Campus Master Plan to the Executive Working Group by 06/30/2025
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