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University of Idaho officials tell JFAC the university’s finances are improved but affected by OPEB accounting and EWA shifts

2578572 · January 27, 2025
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Summary

University of Idaho President C. Scott Green and Legislative Services Office analyst Kevin Campbell updated the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 27 on the university’s fiscal position, the enrollment workload adjustment (EWA) impacts and accounting treatment of retiree health liabilities that affect reported unrestricted net position.

University of Idaho President C. Scott Green and Legislative Services Office analyst Kevin Campbell updated the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 27 on the university’s fiscal position, the enrollment workload adjustment (EWA) impacts and accounting treatment of retiree health liabilities that affect reported unrestricted net position.

Why it matters: The University of Idaho is the state’s land‑grant research institution with the largest enrollment among Idaho public institutions. Its financial health affects statewide research, workforce pipelines (including medical and energy sectors), and capital and programmatic planning.

Campbell reviewed the university’s base budget, enrollment (about 12,286 students in the analyst’s remarks) and noted endowment and fund accounting distinctions…

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