Major universities are facing delays in approving and implementing their budgets over a month into the new fiscal year. The primary cause is a shortage of qualified registrars, hindering necessary spending authorisation. This administrative bottleneck is disrupting ongoing work and projects across these institutions. The lack of authorized personnel to approve financial transactions is causing significant operational challenges. University officials are working to address the vacancies, but the timeline for resolution remains unclear. The delays could potentially impact academic programs and research initiatives if not quickly rectified. These staffing issues highlight vulnerabilities within university administrative structures and their effect on financial operations.