What is a Budget Adjustment?	When are Budget Adjustments Needed?	Who do I contact for support?	Policies & Resources

What is a Budget Adjustment?

When are Budget Adjustments Needed?

Who do I contact for support?

Policies & Resources

Budget adjustments* are used to move either Base (permanent) or One Time appropriated or local budget, between accounts, departments, cost centers.

Budget adjustments are processed in Axiom.

A license is required to access Axiom. Consult with your Division/College level business manager regarding your process for budget adjustments.

*Before Nov 1, 2025, budget adjustments were called budget transfers.

Budget adjustments are needed to cover a deficit or to fund anticipated expenses.

Not all appropriated budgets can be moved (i.e. Regular Salaries/Fringe). Visit the Budget Protocols and Policies for allowable actions.

budgetandplanning@boisestate.edu

https://www.boisestate.edu/vpfa-budget-and-planning/

Job Aids & Related Resources

Training Opportunities

Self-Paced Training: Introduction to University Finance

Additional Reporting Options for Budget Adjustments

The Office of Budget and Planning is offering Axiom budget report demos throughout fall 2025 for Axiom licensed users. If you have an Axiom license and are interested in attending a demo, email budgetandplanning@boisestate.edu for additional information.

Budget Details – Campus Transaction Dashboard

Run the Budget Details – Campus Transaction Dashboard to view budget adjustment details including journal line, line descriptions, posting, and a created by for budget adjustments that have been submitted and posted to the general ledger.

Appropriated Only Budget Summary Report

Run the Appropriated Only Budget Summary Report to confirm budget availability prior to creating a budget adjustment.