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University of Idaho reports improved finances but reserve shortfall tied to retiree benefit accounting
Summary
At a JFAC hearing, University of Idaho president C. Scott Green and a legislative analyst outlined the university’s budget, enrollment, and recent actions to stabilize finances, while explaining a reserve shortfall tied to accounting for retiree benefits.
University of Idaho officials told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 27 that the institution’s finances have improved after multi‑million‑dollar reductions but that a reported shortfall in unrestricted reserves largely reflects an accounting change related to retiree benefits.
Analyst Kevin Campbell presented the University of Idaho portion of the colleges and universities overview, reporting an enrollment of 12,286 students and a FY2025 base budget figure of $196,300,000. He told committee members that roughly 68.5% of the university’s budget is personnel costs and highlighted past base reductions and enhancements.
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