In that capacity, it reviews legislation and works closely with the elected officials and other agency heads in pursing SUS interests. Another major responsibility is working with the Vice Presidents for Development to provide information and coordination of fund raising efforts with private businesses, organizations and individuals who contribute to the BOR and SUS foundations, especially through a state matching gifts program. News Clips State Relations Planning, Budgeting and Policy Analysis Systemwide planning, enrollment projections, research, policy analysis, data analysis, budgeting and accountability are the primary responsibilities of this unit. Strategic and long range planning functions for the SUS are conducted by the Chancellor, with assistance of the staff of this office. The SUS Legislative Budget Request is developed in this office and lobbied in conjunction with Governmental Affairs.
Staff allocate appropriations to the universities and provide technical oversight for the budget.
Evaluations of universities are conducted annually, using the recently Board approved SUS Accountability Plan, which also includes presidential evaluations.