During the recent town hall meeting, key details were shared about the mission-based budget framework, which aims to align resources with UC Irvine's strategic goals and mission, enhance transparency and accountability in financial management, and improve resource planning to support core functions and infrastructure. A PowerPoint presentation and a recording of the event are available.

A multi-year planning process was launched in August 2022. Every operating unit with core funds is developing a multi-year plan to outline steps they expect to take to contribute to closing the projected funding gap.

A matching fund of $3 million has been created to help mitigate the unanticipated increase in costs on grants and contracts related to Graduate Student Researcher, Postdoctoral Scholar, and Academic Researcher employment.