As a result, a complete redesign of the budget process has been implemented. Previously, the budget was built from the bottom up and was a tedious line-item based program. Now the budget has as its base each campus' previous year's budget, taking into account mandated changes and budget adjustments. In addition, there are provisions for priority fund allocations, special initiative funds and capital budget needs. As a result, methods of accountability and measures have been more clearly established.
Campuses have greater flexibility in the use and allocation of budget dollars.