In this category, as in our budget request over all, we are asking for funds that we will match and over-match by leveraging state funds to attract and raise funds on our own. I would just note that it is comprised of about two-thirds for fixing up and reconditioning existing facilities and two significant new projects in the form of the Lena Point research facility and the University Museum, both highly leveraged projects. There are NOAA funds on the Lena Point side, and more than half of the Museum costs are already raised by private efforts. Every initiative area that you funded last year, every program supported by your increased funding, is laid out on the web. It's a commitment to you and to the people of this state.
Accountability is bigger than budget numbers.
It entails listening to the direction of state leaders and of governing boards, in my case the Board of Regents. I will tell you that those voices ring loud. Senator Donley, you asked me a question almost two years ago that highlighted your emphasis on money going to instruction. Some of you asked about partnerships-they continue to be our strength. Let me tell you what you've done in that area.