UC Governance
Regents-ready narrative
Public accountability
Governance, Transparency, and Public Trust
Flagship public universities require CFO leadership that communicates clearly with campus leadership, system stakeholders, and boards—without slowing execution.
“Public service is a trust.”
— Grover ClevelandRegents-ready financial narrative
Athletics finance must answer: what is the structural gap, why does it exist, what is the stabilization plan, and how will leadership measure progress? Governance succeeds when the story is transparent, the metrics are consistent, and the cadence is predictable.
| Reporting Element | Cadence | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Forecast vs Budget variance (drivers) | Monthly | Manage volatility; correct early |
| Liquidity & ending balance trajectory | Monthly | Protect solvency; avoid cliff events |
| Transfers reliance & rationale | Quarterly | Transparency; align with mission |
| Revenue engine health (tickets, media, contributions) | Quarterly | Target strategy; diversify risk |
| Fixed obligation dashboard (debt, comp, guarantees) | Quarterly | Prevent structural lock-in |
Operating principle: A flagship athletics CFO earns trust by connecting data → decisions → outcomes in language leaders can use.