Method of Finance

Method of Finance is a fund group of accounts that are funded by appropriations and tuition (statutory and Designated).  As opposed to accounts that are funded by fees, income generated from sales & services, gifts or grants.  Method of Finance includes most State or Educational & General accounts and excludes income-generating accounts and Coordinating Board grants.  Within Method of Finance is Texas States Designated Method fund 20000110XX.  Method of Finance is the primary focus of the President's Cabinet and Texas State University System Board of Regents.  Decisions made for Method of Finance affect other funds including pay raises and benefits.  Policy is more articulated for Method of Finance accounts.