Budget and Financial Services Update

College Community,

I would like to share with you a few updates related to Shoreline’s budget and financial services.

First, a new folder titled “2022-23 State Allocation” has been added to the Fiscal Stewardship and Accountability  Share Point site.  In this folder, you’ll have access to the college’s state allocation as amended by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges throughout the fiscal year.  You’ll be able to see exactly how much the state has appropriated for general operations, wages and benefits increases, and specific programs, such as Guided Pathways and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Second, in the absence of the Director of Financial Services, the day-to-day work of the office continues to be carried out by a very able team in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Student Financials, Purchasing, and Travel.  We are also moving ahead with filling a vacant Fiscal Specialist position and look forward to being back to full strength shortly.  In the meantime, I am still the main point of contact for any questions or concerns you may have.

And third, the Budget Office continues to be focused on yearend close, our first in the ctcLink environment.  The process is new and complex and has taken priority over other work – such as loading in the new budget – that typically would have been well underway by now.  We again ask for your patience and understanding.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.

Bob Williamson

Acting Vice President for Business and Administrative Services

rwilliamson@shoreline.edu