Budget Model Contents
Principle
Nebraska Research Initiative (NRI) funds are awarded and distributed to the UNL campus in the same state fund along with state appropriations.
Source Of Amount
The model will represent NRI revenue equal to expenses for the current year.
Step Down
None
Balance To Distribute
N/A
Distributions
Distribution to campus based on awards in specific college cost objects.
SAP Vs Model
Prior to FY21, the numbering scheme in SAP was 2132* cost centers. In FY21, the colleges received their award on a college cost object numbered 21SPDT6000- 21SPDT6499. The model will reflect the distribution in all fiscal years in the college cost objects.
Reporting
It will be easier to see your total in prior years in the model, but not impossible with SAP cost object ranges.Q&A
- How do you distinguish the NRI funds from the State Appropriation funds? There is a separate line in the model for NRI revenue.
- Who keeps the Carryforward and/or unawarded funds in the model? It will be held in ORED.
- Is the budget for these funds, temporary only? Yes.