On June 2, 2026, the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees approved updates to the systemwide Fiscal Health Policy (formerly the Reserves Policy). Over the past several years, the Board, University and Campus Leadership have worked to strengthen fiscal health practices, including monitoring of key metrics, to mitigate the University’s top risk – Financial Sustainability. The Fiscal Health Policy solidifies these practices to help ensure the long-term fiscal health of the University. The Fiscal Health Policy and administrative standards are now posted on the Board of Trustees policy website.