Operating funds appropriated from Legislature in the State Operations Budget and used to cover Academic Programs, Library, Instructional Costs, Non-Instructional Support Services, Student Services, Maintenance & Operations, General Administration and Institutional Services. A portion of the State Operating funds is supported by tuition/fee revenue. The remainder is supported by other state revenue sources. State operating funds are distributed to campuses by SUNY.  Each campus allocates the funds to divisional and departmental units through their university budget process.

IFR accounts are self-sustaining accounts supported by revenue generated from University services associated with educational and related activities to students and other customers. Examples are student fees, facility and equipment rentals. IFR accounts are supported by cash receipts and the cash balances carry over year to year. IFR accounts incur additional charges such as Fringe Benefits and Administrative Overhead, when applicable. The University will generally supplement operational and strategic costs with IFR funds.

Operating accounts used to support the costs associated with the residence halls. The revenue to support this allocation is derived solely from housing charges and apartment rentals. Expenses related to the administration, operation and maintenance of the University’s residence halls and apartments, along with utilities, debt service, internet service, etc., are charged to Dormitory Income Fund accounts.

IFR accounts related to specific activities or programs regarding the operations of the residence halls. These accounts are supported by revenue other than housing charges and apartment rentals. For example, dormitory damage fees.

Operating accounts used to support the costs associated with the University Hospital. This allocation is supported through patient care revenue.

IFR accounts supporting specific activities or programs related to the operations of the University Hospital. These accounts are primarily supported by revenue derived from sources other than patient care.

SUTRA accounts utilize income from self-supporting programs funded from tuition revenue related to contract courses, summer and winter sessions, international programs and over-enrollment revenue.

Operating accounts that are used to support the costs associated with the Veterans Home. Patient care revenue is used to support this allocation.