Setting a Context for Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Development (10/2007) This report begins with a review of long-term trends in higher education funding in Illinois; an examination of how recent budgetary actions have affected individual institutions and agency programs; and a comparison of trends in Illinois to trends in surrounding states and the nation. Next, the report turns briefly to the state's current fiscal context, summarizing recent revenue and expenditure trends that will continue to influence the Governor and the General Assembly as they determine fiscal year 2009 appropriations. Third, the report examines briefly the status of three areas that have been budgetary priorities for the IBHE in recent years. Finally, the report includes an appendix showing the processes and timelines that will guide fiscal year 2009 budget development.
Setting a Context for Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Development(8/2006) This report provides a review of long-range trends in higher education funding in Illinois; an examination of how recent budgetary actions have affected individual campuses, districts and agency programs; and a comparison of trends in Illinois to trends in surrounding states and the nation. The report then turns to the state’s current fiscal context, summarizing recent revenue and expenditure trends. Finally, the report includes an appendix showing the processes and timelines for the fiscal year 2008 budget development.