Public budgeting in higher education in California and England: A case study.

摘要

The present study examines the development of the budgeting process for The California State University. Special emphasis is given to California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) and the continual reframing of budget allocation and implementation systems since 1993. A comparative review of The Higher Education Funding Council for England was also conducted through a staff exchange program.;The theoretical framework of this thesis included literature review, archival documents from Fresno State, and participant observation and interviews with administrators at Fresno State. Four hypotheses were discussed as possible descriptors of the budget process, including environmental constraints that are negatively impacting effective implementation.;All hypotheses were found valid through analysis of the data. This study closes with recommendations for modification of the existing budget allocation and implementation model being utilized at Fresno State.