Budget and Financial Analysis · Jackson State University

Budget and Financial Analysis · Jackson State University
JSU · Division of Business and Finance

Budget and Financial Analysis

Supporting the University’s highest priorities through sound budget projection, resource allocation, and financial planning.

Welcome to Budget and Financial Analysis

Our mission

The mission of The Office of Budget and Financial Analysis is to support the University’s highest priorities by identifying, projecting, allocating, and managing the resources available for operating expenditures. We will employ sound budget projection and allocation practices; make reasonable resource allocation recommendations; and provide financial planning that informs executive management decision-making. We will work with University’s academic and administrative units to guide the annual budgetary process, embrace efforts of process simplification and transparency, create an open budget environment, and develop innovative solutions. We will provide high-quality, team-oriented service that anticipates needs, provide appropriate guidance, and produce accurate and timely information, while maintaining a courteous and professional attitude.

Responsibilities and services rendered

What we do

The Office of Budget and Financial Analysis at Jackson State University facilitates the optimal use of university financial resources and provides timely, useful budget information to the University community and its constituents.

Processes include:

  1. Budget Development
  2. Personnel Action Forms
  3. Release Time Personnel Action Forms
  4. Job Requisition Forms
  5. Designated Fund Allocation/Request Forms
  6. Labor Redistribution Forms
  7. Ayers Reimbursement Requests
  8. Bound Budget Books
Budget analyst assignment

Submitting forms to your analyst

All paper forms and documents that require budget office action or approval should be emailed to budget@jsums.edu. Please include the last name of your respective analyst, as identified below, as the subject. These forms are inclusive of, but not limited to:

  1. Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) – Faculty, Staff, and Student (both electronic and paper)
  2. Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) – Release-Time (paper) – Latashia Chambers ONLY
  3. Designated Budget Allocation
  4. e-Transfers – WILL ROUTE AUTOMATICALLY
  5. Budget Transfer (paper)
  6. Job Requisition
Budget analyst assignment by college or area
College/AreaAnalystPhone Number
Athletic OperationsKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
Business and FinanceKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
Campus OperationsKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
College of BusinessKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
College of Education and Human DevelopmentLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
College of Health SciencesKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
College of Liberal ArtsKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
College of Science, Engineering, and TechnologyKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
Enrollment ManagementLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
General CounselLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
Graduate StudiesLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
Human ResourcesLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
Information TechnologyLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
Institutional AdvancementKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
JSU OnlineLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
LibraryLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
PresidentKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
ProvostKimberly Jefferson(601) 979-5848
Research and Economic DevelopmentLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
Student AffairsLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
University CommunicationsLatresha Beans(601) 979-2938
Budget and Financial Analysis FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What Is My Budget Balance?
Find out if they have access to P.A.W.S. If so, walk them through how to read their budget. If no access to P.A.W.S. tell them how to get access and provide them with their budget information.
How Much Money Is Available In A Certain Line Item?
Find out if they have access to P.A.W.S. If so, walk them through how to read their budget. If no access to P.A.W.S. tell them how to get access and provide them with their budget information.
Why Do We Have A Negative In Our Budget?
View information with them on P.A.W.S. and show them how to view specific expenditures. They should know if any are charged in error.
Have You Received And Processed A Specific PAF?
Let them know when and if we received it and when and if it was processed out and direct them to HR.
Did A PAF Make It In Time For Current Payroll?
Let them know when and if we received it and when and if it was processed out and direct them to HR.
Have You Received And Processed A Specific Job Requisition?
Let them know when it was received and when and if it was processed out.
Will We Be Able To Hire Someone On A Specific Date?
Let them know when we received it in Budget and when it was submitted to HR. Direct the call to HR.
Have You Received And Processed A Budget Transfer?
Let them know when it was received and the date it was processed.
Where Do We Have Money Available To Transfer?
Look it up for them and let them know that this information is online with the electronic budget transfer form, and also let them know where to find this information.
What Is The Account Code For A Specific Line Item?
Let them know that this information is online with the electronic budget transfer form and also let them know where to find this information.
What Do Certain Columns Mean When Looking At The Budget In PAWS?
We’ll go through P.A.W.S. with them and explain each column and show them how to get detailed information from them.
How Do I Log On To PAWS To View My Budget?
First, find out if they have a password and pin#, if so, walk them through the process. If not, tell them how to obtain one and call back for instructions.
Has Our Requisition For Purchase Form Been Processed?
Tell them where they can see that information in P.A.W.S. Direct the call to the requisitions department.
Has A Requisition Been Paid?
Show them where they can find this information in P.A.W.S. and also have them contact the requisitions department to verify the information listed.
Do We Have A P.O. Number For A Certain Requisition Yet?
Direct them to P.A.W.S. and forward the call to the purchasing department.
Contact us

Budget and Financial Analysis team

Budget and Financial Analysis staff contacts
NameTitleEmailPhone
Tammiko HarrisonExecutive Director of Budgettammiko.l.harrison@jsums.edu(601) 979-2345
Kimberly JeffersonBudget Analystkimberly.l.jefferson@jsums.edu(601) 979-5848
Latresha BeansBudget Analystlatresha.m.beans@jsums.edu(601) 979-2938

Questions about your budget?

Email the Office of Budget and Financial Analysis at budget@jsums.edu, or call 601.979.3060.

Division of Business and Finance

Location

Location
Administration Tower, 5th Floor
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0280
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