KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Policies and Regulations
POLICY TITLE: Budgeted Position List Policy
APPLIES TO: Faculty Staff
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Budget Office (BO) and Office of Human Resources (OHR)
APPROVED BY:
President Koffi C. Akakpo (Interim Approval)
EFFECTIVE DATE:
September 26, 2025
EXPIRATION DATE:
Six Months from Approval if Not Renewed or Made Permanent
POLICY STATEMENT:
The Budgeted Position List (BPL) Policy establishes the guidelines and processes for managing and governing positions within KSU. The purpose of this policy is to ensure effective allocation of resources, financial accountability, approval flow, and alignment with organizational goals.
DEFINITIONS:
Budgeted Position List (BPL): The official record of all approved, funded positions at KSU, maintained by the Budget Office in collaboration with HR.
Position Identification Number (PIN): A unique number assigned to each budgeted position for tracking and reporting purposes.
Position Authorization Request (PAR): A formal request required to create, modify, or fill a position, including job description, PIN, salary range, and anticipated start date.