There will also be an overall increase in transparency -- all members of the community will be able to see why and which departments are given more funding. However, there are some possible critiques of this approach -- first and foremost, what constitutes an academic priority may be difficult to evaluate, especially by a generalized budget committee. The budgeters of the university may place sustained marketability (such as funding majors with high enrollment) over fostering long-term academic excellence. The stress upon increasing revenue and cutting costs, rather than teaching students is troublesome in the review model. Defining academic success can also be elusive...

(2006). New budget model introduced: New system to provide academic units with clear-cut incentives to increase revenues, control costs. University of Toronto.
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