ASUCD has a $22 million annual operating budget, running over 30 units and other services. ASUCD employs more students than any other department at UC Davis, providing many opportunities for employment and professional development for students. ASUCD also funds many basic needs, resources, programs, and events for every individual on campus that impacts every student's daily life.
The budget is drafted by the Executive Office, largely by the ASUCD Controller, and a draft from the President is Proposed for the Senate to vote on. During Budget Hearings each Spring Quarter Senate votes to approve the President’s Proposed budget or make any amendments as needed to support ASUCD mission and goals.
Many units operate on a break-even basis particularly the business units including CoHo and Unitrans. However a majority of the programmatic units receive a subsidy from the ASUCD through student fees approved by the Basic Needs Referendum.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at controller@asucd.ucdavis.edu