Budget Planning Cycle

Both the annual operating and capital budgets are developed on a regular cycle each year. Specific dates, including the deadlines for submitting quarterly forecasts listed below, will change from year to year, but the overall general planning cycle remains constant.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

The financial planning cycle can be illustrated as follows:

financial planning cycle

The above image can also be downloaded as a .pdf for handy reference.

FY2012 Forecast and FY2013 Planning deadlines

Please consult the Budget and Financial Planning Calendar for important dates and deadlines..

DUE DATES

Q1 Forecast - October 19, 2011

Q2 Forecast - January 19, 2012

Q3 Forecast - April 18, 2012