As the University of Washington advances its financial resiliency efforts under the campus-wide Together We Thrive initiative, University leadership has identified Incentive Based Budgeting (IBB) as the strategic evolution of the current budgeting model, Activity Based Budgeting (ABB). The IBB budgeting model will enhance transparency, accountability, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities as outlined in the University’s Strategic Plan.
Stay up to date with progress on this transformative effort by checking out timeline information, current project status and FAQs. If you have questions or want additional information, please reach out via our Contact Us form.
IBB Timeline
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How We Got Here
The decision to move towards a new budget model was laid out by Provost Tricia Serio in her December 2024 response to the Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB) Phase IV Steering Committee report and recommendations.
Project Team and Governance
Collaboration with experts and representatives from across the University system is key for the successful implementation of IBB. Learn more about the Executive Committee and Project Team.
Members of the IBB Executive Committee can access the Executive Committee Member SharePoint Portal here.