Also included in the budget is an allocation for special programs. An example of such a program is the development fund proposal for HCI educational program. A group of volunteers is working to compile HCI materials and resource lists that can be used by educators. Proposals submitted from the Extended Executive Committee are rank-ordered in case we do not have sufficient funds to cover all of them. The budget is reviewed quarterly.
Actual spending is compared with budgeted spending and adjustments are made as needed.
Our non-profit status exempts us from paying federal taxes on any income. In certain states in the United States, we are also exempt from state taxes on goods and services. In the membership category, member dues generate income. Expenses are incurred by projects to attract new members, such as the student kits distributed last year, membership brochures, and ads in CACM and interactions . Expenses are publication fees.