The Board of Supervisors authorizes auxiliary operations as being necessary and supportive of but outside the primary missions of the institution.
All operations are self-supporting and receive No State appropriations for operation.
Auxiliary operations at the institution are not expected to generate additional funding over and above the self-supporting requirement. Among some component programs there is considerable overlap in their missions of support and their designation is a function of operational and administrative control. Provides support to basic biomedical research through provision of scientific supplies and small equipment. Provides support to basic biomedical research through provision of scientific supplies and small equipment at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge. Also carries office and computer supplies.