CMP 308 11: Carryforward/State Appropriations

To explain carryforward balances and state appropriations

Peoplesoft Financials (PSFIN) accounting system

Carryforward Balance (Revenue)

For local Departments having an annual carryforward of fund balances, all positive Department fund balances from the previous fiscal year are brought forward by the accounting system at the beginning of the new fiscal year as a funding source.

The revenue sources for state appropriations to NAU consist of:

1. a lump sum appropriation (State General Funds authorized specifically for the current operations of the university)
2. a building renewal appropriation (State General Funds authorized specifically for land and building capital expenditures from university plant funds)

   and

3. other appropriations (any other appropriations not described above).