General department of Budget and Planning

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Department Overview

The GeneralDepartment of Budget and Planning at the University of Hail was established upon the university's founding in 2005, in line with the Saudi Ministry of Education'scommitment to implement best practices in financial planning. Thedepartment plays a vital role insecuring financialresourcestosupport for the university's budget,promoting financial sustainability, and enhancing governance and institutional performance within the university.

Since itsestablishment, the departmenthas been responsible for preparing the university's annual budget, monitoring its implementation, and ensuringalignmentwith the university's strategic objectives. It also supports institutional planning and development processes and provides the necessary data and analyses toinform decision-making. The role of the GeneralDepartmentof Budget and Planning hasundergone significant development since 2018, characterized by enhanced spending efficiency,strengthened financial oversight, integration between academic and administrative units, and ensuring the optimal use of resources.These efforts contribute to achieving the University's strategic goals and supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

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Director's Message

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Prof.Badr bin Awad Al-Shammari

I am pleased to welcome you to the GeneralAdministration of Budget and Planning at the University of Hail. Weare committed to supporting the university financially through effective planning and meticulous resource management,and promotefinancial practices that contribute to the achievement of its strategic objectives.

We believe that a budget is not just about numbers. It is about the impact. Therefore, we focus our work on preparing a budget that reflects the actual needs of the university's units, enhances spending efficiency, and improves the quality of financial data to support informed decision-making.

We are also committed to monitoring budget implementation in accordance with the state's general budget implementation guidelines. This ensures compliance with approved regulations and bylaws, promotes efficient resource utilization, and achieves the highest levels of financial discipline and governance.

We believe our role extends beyond simply budget preparation. We are an active partner in improving the university's financial performance and maximizing the impact of spending, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

We welcome your communication and look forward to providing efficient and reliable services that support all sectors of the university

CV Profile

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Badr bin Awad Bahal Al-Shammari

Director of the General Department of Budget and Planning

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General Specialization: Business Management Exact Specialization: Human Resources Management
Academic Degrees
Degree Specialization Institution Graduation Year (H) Graduation Year
Master Human Resources
Bachelor Business Management
Diploma Accounting
Career History
Position Organization From (H) From To (H) To
Director of the General Department of Budget and Planning University of Hail
Budget Manager University of Hail
Director of Planning Department University of Hail
Head of Payment Order Unit University of Hail
Languages
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Arabic Native Native
English Intermediate Intermediate
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University of Hail - Hail - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision
Vision

To be a leadinginstitutionalreference in financial planning andthe preparation ofthe university's annual budget according to the highest standards of financial sustainability and spending efficiency.

Mission
Mission

Planning and preparing the university's draft budgetinalignment with the actual needs of all university units in accordance with regulations and systems,while ensuring efficient andprudent resource utilizationto achieve financial sustainability and support the university's development goals.

Goals
Goals
1. Develop procedures for preparing the university's general budget in accordance with actual needs.

2. Enhance the efficiency of supporting requirements to achieve financial balance and efficient spending.

3. Optimize the investment of the university's allocated state resources.

4. Promote a culture of efficient and rational spending within the university.


Department Tasks

  • Develop a plan for preparing the university's draft budget.
  • Discuss the draft budget with university specialists before submitting it to the Ministry of Finance.
  • Review and approve the minutes of the draft budget sent by the Ministry of Finance for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • Study the allocation of costs and appropriations for all budget items.
  • Prepare the necessary data for reviewing the budget item estimates.
  • Monitoring and implementing budget items on the Hyperion system and the Etimad platform system.
  • Reviewing financial transfer procedures between budget items.
  • Monitoring budget items requiring additional funding.
  • Reviewing and reconciling financial commitments between the Hyperion and Oracle systems.
  • Requesting additional funding from the Ministry of Finance if there is insufficient liquidity to cover outstanding payments.
  • Contributing to the assessment of the expenditure needs of various university sectors, prioritizing those needs.
  • Coordinating with specialists in university agencies to participate in the final preparation of the financial plan.
  • Continuously monitoring and encouraging university departments to expedite the processing of related transactions to ensure disbursement before budget allocations are suspended.
  • Representing the university before relevant government entities regarding the annual budget project to respond to inquiries and provide any additional information or clarifications about the project.
  • Coordinating with relevant university departments and units to assess the need for additional financial allocations.
  • Monitoring the projects and programs of the financial plan after its approval in the budget, in order to determine Stages and levels of implementation, and follow-up mechanisms for its execution.
  • Monitoring the implementation of the university's budget in accordance with regulations and policies.
  • Monitoring the implementation of circulars and financial decisions necessary for budget execution, in accordance with regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance.
  • Conducting financial settlements with government entities at the end of each fiscal year.
  • Performing any other assigned tasks.

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General Directorate of Budget and Planning

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Assistant Director of the General Administration
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Email

​budget@uoh.edu.sa
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Location

University City – Administrative Tower – 12th Floor​ Hail Kingdom of Saudi Arabia University City – Administrative Tower – 12th Floor​ Hail Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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