Fiscal Briefs

Short analysis of fiscal policy and its implications for the State

FY 2011-13 Subcommittee Budget Highlights

Fiscal Brief: 2011 Regular Session Budget and Fiscal Policy July 2011, Prepared by the Joint Budget Development Team

Fiscal Brief - A Review of the First 10 Years of the Master Settlement Agreement February 2011, Prepared by Lanier McRee

North Carolina has received over $1.7 billion in MSA payments and used these funds for grants, debt service, cancer research, General Fund availability, and the creation of an endowment.

Fiscal Brief - North Carolina’s FY 2011-12 Budget Gap, December 2010, Prepared by Karen Hammonds-Blanks
State’s preliminary estimated budget gap is $3.7 billion

North Carolina's Race to the Top Plan, November 2010,
Prepared by Kristopher Nordstrom
North Carolina's Race to the top will accelerate a multitude of reforms - many of which were already under way in the State prior to Race to the Top

NC 2010 Legislative Session Budget and Fiscal Policy Highlights August 2010, Prepared by the Joint Budget Development Team

Community College Tuition Waivers – Fiscal Brief Update August 2010,
Prepared by Andrea Poole

The 2010 General Assembly acted on many of the policy issues presented in Community College Tuition Waivers Fiscal Brief

Community College Tuition Waivers March 2010, Prepared by Andrea Poole
State Spent $55 Million on Tuition Waivers in FY 2008-09

Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund (CPFF) March 2010
Prepared by Kristopher Nordstrom and Martha Walston.
The Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund (CPFF) is a significant source of revenue for North Carolina’s public schools; the CPFF has been the subject of litigation that could have budgetary implications.

UNC Tuition Options - Fiscal Brief Update February 2010, Prepared by Richard Bostic.
The 2009 General Assembly adopted many of the policy options presented in UNC Tuition Options, a January 2009 Fiscal Brief.

UNC Tuition Options January 2009, Prepared by Richard Bostic
Tuition Change is Option to Reduce UNC Budget Cuts

Beacon Human Resources and Payroll System September 2008, Prepared by Marshall Barnes and Karlynn O'Shaughnessy, implementation review

Getting More from Pilot Programs August 2008, Prepared by Kristopher Nordstrom

Ten questions policymakers should ask to ensure pilot programs will be able to provide clear results.
High School Reform December 2007, Prepared by the Education Team

Summary of high school reform efforts in North Carolina, including: Learn and Earn, Redesigned High Schools, and Turnaround High Schools.

State Health Benefits for Retired Employees March 2007, Prepared by Mark Trogdon
Recognition of Long-term Liabilities Under New Governmental Accounting Standards for Other Post-Employment Benefits

Western Regional Maintenance Operations and Facility Support November 2007, Prepared by Karlynn O’Shaughnessy & Lisa Hollowell