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Colorado State Budget
Budget Basics
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Federal Funds
Budget Timeline
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How Big is the State Budget?
What is “the budget”?
Transfers to Local Governments
Double-Counted Dollars
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The Operating Budget
The Big Six
Health Care
Slice of The State Budget
Department Funding
Where does the funding go?
Major Spending Drivers
K-12 Education
Slice of The State Budget
Department Funding
Where does the funding go?
Major Spending Drivers
Higher Education
Slice of The State Budget
Department Funding
Where does the funding go?
Major Spending Drivers
Human Services
Slice of The State Budget
Department Funding
Where does the funding go?
Major Spending Drivers
Corrections
Slice of The State Budget
Department Funding
Where does the funding go?
Major Spending Drivers
Slice of The State Budget
Department Funding
Where does the funding go?
Major Spending Drivers
Transportation Funding
Transportation
Slice of The State Budget
Department Funding
Where does the funding go?
Major Spending Drivers
The Capital Budget
Capital Construction & Information Technology
Budget Process
State Funding
Where does the funding go?
Major Spending Drivers
Explore State Revenue
Where Do My Taxes and Fees Go?
State Revenue Sources
What is TABOR?
Voter Approval for Taxes
Limits on State Revenue
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Fiscal Policy & Tax Research
State Economic & Revenue Forecasts
Online Tax Handbook
Other Budget Resources
Governor’s Dashboard
Transparency Online Project
Colorado Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
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Major Spending Drivers
Student enrollment is one driver of spending on higher education. Enrollment tends to rise during economic downturns when job opportunities are limited. Colorado residents make up the largest share of students. Other spending drivers include staff compensation, student support initiatives, and information technology and building costs. View Full Graphic
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State funding for higher education from the General Fund has declined over time relative to cost of services provided due to General Fund budgetary pressures. State colleges and universities have increased tuition