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HEI Financial Data Submissions

Changes in Current Funds (CF) File
Revised September 28, 2004

File Description

The Changes in Current Funds (CF) file captures changes to an institution's current funds for the previous fiscal year. Both allocated and unallocated fund balances are included within the totals. Each fund and Record Type (Revenues, Expenditures, and Transfers) must correspond to the data provided in an institution's audited Statement of Changes in Current Funds Revenues, Expenditures, and Other Changes.

Submission Schedule

The window for this file is October 1 - February 3.

Capture Date

The capture date for the Changes in Current Funds (CF) file is the last day of the fiscal year, June 30.

Relationship to Other File Submissions

The Changes in Current Funds (CF) file must be edited and loaded to the database before submittal of the Campus Expenditure (CX), Funding Unit Expenditure (FX) Sources of Education and General Revenues (SR), Education and General Expenditures (EE), Changes in Auxilliary Funds (AU), and Changes in Hospital Funds (HP) files are submitted. Amounts in the CX, FX, SR, EE, AU, and HP must equal amounts in the CF.

Data Fields

Field Name Field Attributes and Procedures Data Format
Record Type Enter a code from Record Type.  Alphabetic 
1 character 
Column 1
Fund Enter a code from Current Funds Codes for the fund described in the record.  Alphabetic 
2 characters 
Columns 2-3

Definitions and Descriptions of Data Fields:

Record Type: Enter R if the record details revenues to a current fund. Enter E if the record details expenditures from a current fund. Enter T if the record details transfers to or from a current fund.

Fund: Choose the correct code to designate the fund described in the record. Note that the Restricted Total fund is used only in budgetary submissions.

Unrestricted Education and General (UE): Funds used for Instruction and Departmental Research, Public Service, Academic Support, Student Services, Institutional Support, Plant Operation and Maintenance, Separately Budgeted Research, Public Service, and Scholarships and Fellowships.

Unrestricted Auxiliary (UA): Funds that are used to furnish goods or services to students, faculty or staff for which users are charged a fee directly related to, although not necessarily equal to, the costs of the goods or services. Auxiliary funds are managed essentially as self-supporting operations. For Board of Regents' purposes, report intercollegiate athletics as an auxiliary.

Unrestricted Hospital (UH): Funds used to support a university sponsored hospital. Note that only Ohio State University and Medical College of Ohio at Toledo have such facilities.

Restricted Education and General (RE): Restricted funds used for Instruction and Departmental Research, Public Service, Academic Support, Student Services, Institutional Support, Plant Operation and Maintenance, Separately Budgeted Research, Public Service, and Scholarships and Fellowships. Because restricted revenues are recognized only when expensed, restricted revenues must be equal to restricted expenditures.
Restricted Auxiliary (RA): Restricted funds that are used to furnish goods or services to students, faculty or staff for which users are charged a fee directly related to, although not necessarily equal to, the costs of the goods or services. Auxiliary funds are managed essentially as self-supporting operations. For Board of Regents' purposes, report intercollegiate athletics as an auxiliary.
Restricted Hospital (RH): Restricted funds used to support a university sponsored hospital. Note that only Ohio State University and Medical College of Ohio at Toledo have such facilities.

Record Type R Data Fields

Field Name Field Attributes and Procedures Data Format
Tuition, Fees, and Other Student Charges Enter the total amount of revenue derived from moneys paid by students. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 4-13
State Appropriations Enter the amount received from state subsidies and other appropriations. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 14-23
Local Appropriations Enter the amount received from local appropriations and tax levies. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 24-33
Federal Grants and Contracts Enter the amount received through federal sources. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 34-43
State Grants and Contracts Enter the amount received through state sources other than subsidy. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 44-53
Local Grants and Contracts Enter the amount received through local governmental sources excluding amounts received through legislative appropriation. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 54-63
Private Gifts, Grants, and Contracts Enter the amount received through private sources. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 64-73
Endowment Income Enter the amount derived through activity of endowment resources. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 74-83
Sales and Services Enter the amount received through sales and services to outside entities excluding tuition and fees charged to students. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 84-93
Other Sources Enter the amount received through sources not listed above.  Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 94-103
Total Revenues Enter the sum of the revenue streams above. Numeric 
12 characters 
Columns 104-115
Delete Switch Enter "Y" if the record is to deleted from the database. Otherwise enter "N". Alphabetic
One character
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Additional Explanations

 Numeric data must be formatted as specified in the Data Formatting Conventions document. If a category does not pertain to the fund described in the record, fill the entire field with zeros.

All amounts must be reported in whole dollars.

Definitions and Descriptions of Data Fields

Tuition, Fees, and Other Student Charges: Revenues within this field include those charged to students exclusive of sales and services or those used to support auxiliary enterprises.

State Appropriations: Revenues derived from state appropriations include those derived through an appropriation of the General Assembly. Appropriations made by the General Assembly for capital expenditures are recorded as additions to plant funds and are not included in this total.

Local Appropriations: Revenues derived from local appropriations include those arising from local tax levies and other local initiatives exclusive of sales and services to local entities and local grants and contracts.

Federal Grants and Contracts: Revenues derived from federal grants and contracts are defined as revenues received from the federal government in support of specific programs or projects.

State Grants and Contracts: Revenues derived from state grants and contracts are defined as revenues received from state agencies other than the Board of Regents in support of specific programs or projects.

Local Grants and Contracts: Revenues derived from local grants and contracts are defined as revenues received from local governments in support of specific programs or projects.

Private Gifts, Grants, and Contracts: Revenues derived from private gifts, grants, and contracts are defined as revenues received from the private resources in support of specific programs or projects.

Endowment Income: Revenues within this total include: 1. unrestricted income from endowments and similar funds; 2. restricted income from endowments and similar funds to the extent expended for current operations; and 3. income from funds held by others under irrevocable trusts.

Sales and Services: For Education and General funds this category includes revenues that are incidentally related to the conduct of research, instruction, and public service, and revenues of activities that exist to provide an instructional and laboratory experience for students and that incidentally create goods that may be sold.

For Auxiliary funds, sales and services include all revenues generated through operations.

For Hospital funds, include revenues generated through daily patient services and other professional services. Not included are revenues from health clinics that are part of the student health program.

Other Sources: Revenues included within this field are those from sources not classified above. Some examples are temporary investment income, miscellaneous rental and sales, insurance rebates, etc.

Total Revenues: This total is equal to the sum of the revenue streams identified above for each fund.

Record Type E Data Fields

Field Name Field Attributes and Procedures Data Format
Instruction and 
Departmental Research
Enter the amount expensed from the fund to support Instruction and Departmental Research. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 4-13
Separately Budgeted Research Enter the amount of Separately Budgeted Research supported by the fund.  Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 14-23
Public Service Enter the amount of Public Service supported by the fund.  Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 24-33
Academic Support Enter the amount of Academic Support supported by the fund.  Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 34-43
Student Services Enter the amount of Student Services supported by the fund. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 44-53
Institutional Support Enter the amount of Institutional Support supported by the fund.  Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 54-63
Plant Operation and Maintenance Enter the amount of POM supported by the fund. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 64-73
Scholarships and Fellowships Enter the amount of Scholarships and Fellowships supported by the fund.  Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 74-83
Auxiliary Expenditures Enter the amount of Auxiliary Expenditures.  Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 84-93
Hospital Expenditures Enter the amount of Hospital Expenditures.  Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 94-103
Total Expenditures Enter the sum of all the expenditures identified above. Numeric 
12 characters 
Columns 104-115
Delete Switch Enter "Y" if the record is to deleted from the database. Otherwise enter "N". Alphabetic
One character
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Additional Explanations

Numeric data must be formatted as specified in the Data Formatting Conventions document. If a category does not pertain to the fund described in the record, fill the entire field with zeros. All amounts must be reported in whole dollars.

Definitions and Descriptions of Data Fields

Instruction and Departmental Research: Total should include all direct and applicable allocated expenditures for all activities that are part of an institution's instructional program, except those for remedial and tutorial instruction that are separately budgeted. Those expenditures should be classified as Student Services. This category should only be used for Education and General fund expenditures.

Separately Budgeted Research: Total should include all expenditures, both from internal and external funds, for activities specifically designed to achieve research outcomes, whether commissioned by an external agency or by the institution. The total should also include matching funds applicable to the conditions set forth by the grant or contract from external agencies. The total should also include institutional expenditures for individual and/or research projects as well as those of institutes and research centers. This category should only be used for Education and General fund expenditures.

Public Service: Total should include all expenditures for activities that are established primarily to provide noncredit designated course offerings and services beneficial to individuals and groups external to the institution. This category should only be used for Education and General fund expenditures.

Academic Support: Total should include all expenditures for activities carried out primarily to provide support services that are an integral part of the institution's three primary missions: instruction, research, and public service. This category should only be used for Education and General fund expenditures.

Student Services: Total should include all expenditures for the administration and operation of offices of admission and registration and those activities whose primary functions are to contribute to the students' emotional and physical well being, as well as to students' cultural and social development apart from the formal instruction program. This category should only be used for Education and General fund expenditures.

Institutional Support: Total should include expenditures for operations that provide support services to the entire institution. This category should only be used for Education and General fund expenditures.

Plant Operation and Maintenance: Total should include all current fund expenditures for the operation and maintenance of the physical plant, net of the amounts charged to auxiliary enterprises and hospitals. It does not include expenditures made from institutional plant fund accounts. It includes expenditures for operations established to provide services and maintenance related to campus grounds and facilities. It also includes utilities, property insurance, fire protection, rented space, and other items. This category should only be used for Education and General fund expenditures.

Scholarships and Fellowships: Total should include expenditures in the form of outright grants and trainee stipends to individuals enrolled in formal coursework, either for credit or noncredit. This category should only be used for Education and General fund expenditures.

Auxiliary Enterprises: Total should include all expenditures expensed from auxiliary funds. Auxiliary funds are those funds that are self-supporting, or have been designated as auxiliaries by the Board of Regents. Some examples include residence and dining halls, bookstores, student unions, and parking facilities. Note that by Board of Regents' designation, intercollegiate athletics is considered an auxiliary. This category should only be used for Auxiliary fund expenditures.

Hospital Expenditures: Total should include all expenditures associated with patient care operations of the hospital, including general services, fiscal services, nursing and other professional services, and charges for physical plant expenditures and institutional support. This category should only be used for Hospital fund expenditures.

Total Expenditures: For each fund, enter the sum of the expenditures identified above.

Record Type T Data Fields

Field Name Field Attributes and Procedures Data Format
Mandatory Transfer for Principal and Interest Enter the amount required from the fund to be transferred for payments on principal and interest. Transfers-In should be reported as a negative and Transfers-Out should be reported as a positive number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 4-13
Mandatory Transfer to Loan Funds Enter the amount required to be transferred to loan funds. Transfers-In should be reported as a negative and Transfers-Out should be reported as a positive number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 14-23
Other Mandatory Transfers Enter the amount of mandatory transfers other than those described above. Transfers-In should be reported as a negative and Transfers-Out should be reported as a positive number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 24-33
Nonmandatory Transfer for Renewals and Replacements Enter the amount transferred from the fund for renewals and replacements. Transfers-In should be reported as a positive and Transfers-Out should be reported as a negative number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 34-43
Net Nonmandatory Transfers and Additions for Current Allocated Fund Balances Enter the amount transferred from the fund for additions for current allocated fund balances. Transfers-In should be reported as a positive and Transfers-Out should be reported as a negative number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 44-53
Net Nonmandatory Transfer or Addition for Support to/from Other Funds Enter the amount transferred from the fund to support other funds. Transfers-In should be reported as a positive and Transfers-Out should be reported as a negative number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 54-63
Nonmandatory Transfer for Capital Improvements Enter the amount transferred from the fund for capital improvements. Transfers-In should be reported as a positive and Transfers-Out should be reported as a negative number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 64-73
Excess of Restricted Receipts over Transfers to Revenue Enter the amount of restricted receipts over transfers to revenues. Transfers-In should be reported as a positive and Transfers-Out should be reported as a negative number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 74-83
Indirect Costs Recovered Enter the total for indirect costs recovered from the fund. Transfers-In should be reported as a positive and Transfers-Out should be reported as a negative number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 84-93
Refunded to Grantor Enter the total refunded from the fund to grantors. Transfers-In should be reported as a positive and Transfers-Out should be reported as a negative number. Numeric 
10 characters 
Columns 94-103
Net Total Transfers Enter the net value of the transfers identified above.  Numeric 
12 characters 
Columns 104-115
Delete Switch Enter "Y" if the record is to deleted from the database. Otherwise enter "N". Alphabetic
One character
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Additional Explanations

Numeric data must be formatted as specified in the Data Formatting Conventions document. If a category does not pertain to the fund described in the record, fill the entire field with zeros.

Mandatory transfers-in should be reported as a negative number and mandatory transfers-out should be reported as a positive number.  This category includes transfers from the current fund groups to other fund groups arising out of:

Nonmandatory transfers-in should be reported as a positive number and transfers-out should be reported as a negative number. This category includes those transfers from the current fund group to other fund groups made at the discretion of the governing board to serve a variety of purposes, such as:

Definitions and Descriptions of Data Fields

Mandatory Transfer for Principal and Interest: Total includes that amount required to be transferred from the fund to settle outstanding principal and interest obligations.

Mandatory Transfers to Loan Funds: This total includes all mandatory transfers of institutional funds to loan funds that are required to match outside gifts or grants for loan purposes.

Other Mandatory Transfers: Total includes mandatory transfers not described in the previous categories. Examples of transfers include transfers to SEOG, to loan funds, and for work study.

Nonmandatory Transfers for Renewals and Replacements: Total includes the amount required from the fund for renewal or replacement of plant which was not financed from other sources.

Nonmandatory Transfers and Additions for Current Allocated Fund Balances: Total includes the amount transferred from the fund to other funds at the discretion of the governing board for special operating purposes.

Nonmandatory Transfers or Additions for Support to/from Other Funds: Total includes the amount transferred from the fund to other funds done solely at the discretion of the governing board and not for a specific operating or capital purpose.

Nonmandatory Transfers for Capital Improvements: Total includes the amount transferred from the fund at the discretion of the governing board in support of capital improvements made to the plant.

Excess of Restricted Receipts Over Transfers to Revenue: Total includes the net adjustment made in reconciling of cash based restricted funds to GAAP based accounting.

Indirect Costs Recovered: Total includes those costs charged to the fund for the recovery of indirect costs, such as those for utilities, cleaning, etc. Note that neither intercollegiate athletics nor student unions shall be charged for indirect costs.

Refunded to Grantor: Total includes the amount returned to grantors.

Net Total Transfers: Calculated by summing all Mandatory Transfers and by summing all Non-Mandatory Transfers. Net Total Transfers should be equal to the Sum of all Non-Mandatory Transfers minus the Sum of all Mandatory Transfers.

Net Total Transfers = (Sum of Non-Mandatory Transfers) - (Sum of Mandatory Transfers)

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