The Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee approved Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment's budget of $80,967.55 at its meeting Thursday.
SSFC members made minor cuts to PAVE's budget, including funds that exceeded traditional amounts for hotel and travel expenses, as well as office supplies and hardware.
SSFC Representative Carl Fergus said other student organizations should use PAVE's budget as a fiscally responsible example, as SSFC passed the budget by a 6-0-2 vote.
""I think that PAVE has demonstrated … they use funds to increase their direct services for students, they have proven a need for the staff with the use of all their funds and continue to increase their funds and use them responsibly,"" Fergus said.
SSFC also debated the budget of the MultiCultural Student Coalition and made numerous cuts, including zero-funding food for several events, like the organization's art gallery and Beyond Plan 2008 events.
""I feel that some of these events do not directly tie to their direct services,"" SSFC Secretary Matthew Manes said.
SSFC members also cut funds from the organization's request for supplies and airfare for honoraria.
The committee cut several of MCSC's budget items because of mistakes that resulted in repeated line items.
The committee, however, postponed the decision on MCSC's budget until Monday's meeting, where they will also make budget decisions for the Working Class Student Union, Wisconsin Student Lobby and Supporting Peers in Laid-Back Listening.
