Project numbers are set up to track capital projects, typically anything that would be in the CIP as a project. When they are set up in Eden, Finance will tie the project to a special fund (e.g. gas tax (206), open space fund (405), etc.). When you code an invoice to a project #, you … Continued
Operating budget does not roll over at the end of the fiscal year. July 1 = new budget for the year. Note: For special funds (603, 205, 206), do not think “use it or lose it!”. Unused operational budget for non-General Fund just goes back into that fund’s fund balance.
Operational expenses include professional development/training, general professional services/contracted support, tech/equipment purchases, office supplies, utilities. Any department operating expenses that are not part of a project.