General Budget and Fiscal Policy
2012 Session Budget Fiscal Briefs
- Overview of General Fund Appropriations
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Natural and Economic Resources
- Justice and Public Safety
- General Government
- Transportation
- Information Technology
- Salaries and Benefits
- Finance
2011 Session Budget Fiscal Briefs
North Carolina Savings Reserve Account
A review of the North Carolina savings reserve account created in 1991
Prepared by Richard Bostic2011 Regular Session Budget and Fiscal Policy, July 2011
Prepared by the Joint Budget Development TeamNorth Carolina’s FY 2011-12 Budget Gap, December 2010
State’s preliminary estimated budget gap is $3.7 billion
Prepared by Karen Hammonds-BlanksNC 2010 Legislative Session Budget and Fiscal Policy Highlights, August 2010
Prepared by the Joint Budget Development TeamGetting More from Pilot Programs, August 2008
Ten questions policymakers should ask to ensure pilot programs will be able to provide clear results.
Prepared by Kristopher NordstromEducation
University of North Carolina Overhead Receipts, May 2012
The UNC System's overhead receipts have increased by $100 million since FY 2001-02; funds support indirect research costs.
Prepared by Denise HarbNorth Carolina's Race to the Top Plan, November 2010
North Carolina's Race to the top will accelerate a multitude of reforms - many of which were already under way in the State prior to Race to the Top
Prepared by Kristopher NordstromCommunity College Tuition Waivers – Fiscal Brief Update, August 2010
The 2010 General Assembly acted on many of the policy issues presented in Community College Tuition Waivers Fiscal Brief
Prepared by Andrea PooleCommunity College Tuition Waivers, March 2010
State Spent $55 Million on Tuition Waivers in FY 2008-09
Prepared by Andrea PooleCivil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund (CPFF), March 2010
The Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund (CPFF) is a significant source of revenue for North Carolina’s public schools; the CPFF has been the subject of litigation that could have budgetary implications
Prepared by Kristopher Nordstrom and Martha WalstonUNC Tuition Options - Fiscal Brief Update, February 2010
The 2009 General Assembly adopted many of the policy options presented in UNC Tuition Options, a January 2009 Fiscal Brief
Prepared by Richard BosticUNC Tuition Options, January 2009
Tuition Change is Option to Reduce UNC Budget Cuts
Prepared by Richard BosticHigh School Reform, December 2007
Summary of high school reform efforts in North Carolina, including: Learn and Earn, Redesigned High Schools, and Turnaround High Schools
Prepared by the Education TeamHealth and Human Services
Western Regional Maintenance Operations and Facility Support, November 2007
Prepared by Karlynn O’Shaughnessy and Lisa HollowellNatural and Economic Resources
2011 Legislative Changes to the Master Settlement Agreement Entities, May 2012
Legislation enacted during the 2011 legislative session directs future Master Settlement Agreement funds to the General Fund, abolishes the Health & Wellness Trust Fund, changes the funding structure of the Tobacco Trust Fund, and diverts funds from Golden LEAF to the General Fund for the biennium.
Prepared by Lanier McReeA Review of the First 10 Years of the Master Settlement Agreement, February 2011
North Carolina has received over $1.7 billion in MSA payments and used these funds for grants, debt service, cancer research, General Fund availability, and the creation of an endowment
Prepared by Lanier McReeInformation Technology
Beacon Human Resources and Payroll System, September 2008
Implementation Review
Prepared by Marshall Barnes and Karlynn O'ShaughnessySalaries and Benefits
State Health Benefits for Retired Employees, March 2007
Recognition of Long-term Liabilities Under New Governmental Accounting Standards for Other Post-Employment Benefits,
Prepared by Mark Trogdon
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