FY 2016 Appropriation

The Prehistoric Museum, located in Price, has made a name for itself in the scientific community by operating 51 dinosaur quarries and participating in archaeological surveys. The museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Funding History
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $267,100 from all sources for Prehistoric Museum. This is a 37.3 percent reduction from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $267,100 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 3.6 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Appropriation Adjustments

In addition to statewide compensation and internal service fund cost increases, the following appropriation adjustments were made during the 2015 General Session:

DescriptionOngoingOne-Time Compensation - USHE & UCAT$6,800$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$6,800$0Education Fund
No Description
Health Insurance - USHE & UCAT$2,400$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$2,400$0Education Fund
No Description

Museum Admissions, Office Outreach Contacts, Specimens Added

The Prehistoric Museum records the number of admissions, the number of outreach contacts, and the number of new specimens added to its collection.

Utah State University Prehistoric Museum

Utah State University Prehistoric Museum

Utah State University Prehistoric Museum

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COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.