Here are the critical dates and processes for FY27 Resource Planning and FY26 Quarter 3 (Q3) review. Please review the deadlines carefully and note the required meetings.
Deadlines and Key Events: February - June 2026
Date/Range | Event or Process | Details and Action Items |
|---|---|---|
February - May | FY27 Request Review Period | Requests are reviewed for inclusion in the overall FY27 budget. Expect to see 'reject' actions for unfulfilled requests prior to the May Board meeting. |
March 31 | FY26 Q3 Ends | The third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 concludes. |
April 6 - 16 | FY26 Q3 Review & Annual Forecasting | Units must use RAPTOR to conduct a thorough review of Q3 activity and forecast fiscal year outcomes. Click here for more information. |
| April | FY27 Salary Review | Units must use RAPTOR to review & certify FY27 salaries. Informational email sent to responsible individuals the week of 4/13/26. |
End of April | FY27 Budget Reconciliation meetings | Essential 30-minute meeting focused on divisional budgets and planned revenue and expenses, referencing specific RAPTOR reports, including Q3 forecasting. |
May | FY27 Board Submission | FY27 Operating and Capital budgets are submitted for approval at the Lehigh Board of Trustees meeting. |
| May 18 | FY27 Salary Notification | Units can share FY27 salary increase information with employees. |
May - June | FY27 Final Notification | Units will receive official notification of approvals and rejections as the requests are finalized in RAPTOR. |
Past Deadlines and Key Events
Date/Range | Event or Process | Details and Action Items |
|---|---|---|
December 15 | RAPTOR Workshop | For users with Resource Planning and Forecasting responsibilities. |
December 18 | FY27 Workflow Finalization | LAST DAY to update the RAPTOR budget requests workflow per unit specifications. No modifications can be made after this date. |
December 19, 2025 - January 20, 2026 | FY27 Budget Request Submission Window | Submit your Operating and Capital budget requests via RAPTOR. Step 1 Submit - by 01/07/26 / Step 2 Review - by 01/14/26 / Step 3 Type Review - by 01/20/26 Click here to view the How-To guide. |
December 31 | FY26 Q2 Ends | The second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 concludes. |
January | FY26 Q2 Review & Forecasting | Units must use RAPTOR to conduct a thorough review of Q2 activity and forecast fiscal year outcomes. |
January 20 | FY 27 FINAL Submission Deadline | FY27 Budget Request materials must be submitted and approved by ALL unit leadership. |
| January 26 - 30 | FY27 Resource Planning Meetings | Essential 45-minute meeting focused on divisional budget requests and planned revenue and expenses, referencing specific RAPTOR reports. |
February 16 - | FY27 Revenue & Expense Budgeting | Begin accessing and utilizing Budgeting via RAPTOR, including multi-year planning on 02/16/26. Step 1 Submit - by 03/18/26 / Step 2 Review/Approve - by 03/25/26 Click here to view the How-To guide. |
March 11 - 25 | FY27 Labor Planning | Begin accessing and utilizing Labor Planning via RAPTOR on 03/11/26. (How-To guide coming soon.) Step 1 Submit - by 03/18/26 / Step 2 Review/Approve - by 03/25/26 |