3100  SPECIAL FUNDS BUDGETING

Some programs in The California State University are supported entirely by 
fees charged to the students, faculty, and staff who receive the benefits of the 
programs.  These programs, which are called Special Funds (SF) programs, are 
programmatically and financially segregated from programs that are 
supported by the General Fund.

The CSU Parking, Housing, and Continuing Education Programs are the 
Special Funds programs covered by the budgeting process described generally 
in this section.  Current exact dates, deadlines, and any necessary additional 
instructions will be provided each spring by numbered Budget Planning 
letter.  For additional program and policy information, reference should be 
made to the SUAM sections for Continuing Education and Auxiliary and 
Business Services.

The Special Funds are managed so as to ensure that expenditures do not 
exceed revenues.  Except for very few instances, the budgeted revenues are the 
critical budgeting constraint, and expenditures will be scheduled only up to 
the amounts of estimated revenue.  Therefore, Special Funds revenues are 
estimated first, as they determine the proper maximum level for the 
expenditures.