Budgets and Contracts FAQs

What is my account (chart string) number?

Fund, Department ID, Program, Class and Account Numbers
EX: 10500-1234537-11100-11000-714100

What is the process for setting up account numbers for grants?

Submit a fully executed copy of the contract (include detail budget) for each grant awarded to the Office of Budgets and Contracts. Once the account number has been requested/created, the new project/account number is give to the project director.

How much do I have to spend in my budget?

Budget Managers have been provided access to run their respective Budget Progress (Detail or Summary) Reports.

How can I amend my operating budget? i.e. move funds from travel to operating supplies and materials.

Submit a Budget Transfer Form to the Office of Budgets and Contracts authorizing transaction(s). If sufficient funding is available, the transaction will be processed.