Budget Office Hours

The Budget Office is offering open office hours to support departments in finalizing their FY26 budgets. These sessions are designed to provide direct access to Budget Office analysts who can assist with questions, clarify budget guidance, and troubleshoot specific issues related to your submissions.

Whether you need help understanding your control number, verifying salary and fringe inputs, or addressing fund-specific questions, our team is here to help.

What you can expect during open office hours:

1. One-on-one or small group Q&A with Budget Office analysts

2. Guidance on resolving common budget entry issues

3. Clarification on mandatory cost assumptions, funding sources, and control numbers

4. Review of template mechanics and validation checks

No formal presentation—just an opportunity to get help and move your budget submission forward. Drop in anytime during the session.

Or feel free to reach out to Taylor Saavedra (Ttarnai1@umbc.edu) or Qi Zhang (qizhang@umbc.edu) in the Budget Office directly to schedule a time that works for you.

Thank you!