To improve the efficiency of this process, the Business Office is sharing the following policies. 1. Present the budget for review at least two weeks before submitting the proposal. This allows sufficient time to review the budget, meet with the PI, and submit the proposal. 2. Provide the budget in the same MS Excel budget template used to capture budget details. This gives the reviewer a simple and efficient way to follow budget calculations and totals. 3. BOM advises the Dean when funding considerations have been reviewed and fulfilled.