Administration of Planning, Budget, and Follow-Up

Overview

The Planning, Budgeting, and Follow-up Department at King Abdulaziz University was established by Cabinet Decision No. 1368 on 22/8/1396H. It is responsible for planning and executing tasks directly under the supervision of the University President. The planning work at the university dates back to before its establishment in 1387H. In 1384H, a planning committee was formed, which later evolved into the Planning and Projects Department in 1387H. The department’s responsibilities include preparing the five-year plans in collaboration with the planning committee and preparing annual follow-up reports on their implementation. It is also responsible for preparing the university's annual budget, monitoring its implementation, and providing reports on progress. Additionally, the department provides the senior administration and other university sectors, as well as relevant external parties, with the requested information. The department aims to ensure the optimal use of financial resources by preparing annual budgets, monitoring their execution, and analyzing discrepancies between the actual and planned budgets. It also contributes to supporting the university’s strategic and developmental plans, ensuring alignment with the overall objectives and policies.