economic conditions, loss experience, estimated value of collateral and other factors which may affect their
realization.

Workers' compensation claims are recognized as expenses in the period incurred. The estimated liability
for reported and incurred but not reported claims plus permanent awards is established annually by the
consulting actuary for the State Accident Fund and is reported as accrued insurance losses.

Inventories:

Inventories of the State Use Industries are stated at the lower of cost, using the first-in, first-out method,
or market.

D. Higher Education and University Hospital Funds:
Basis of Accounting:

The accounts of the higher education institutions and the University of Maryland Hospital are main-
tained and reported on the accrual basis of accounting.

Fund Accounting:

The financial activities of the higher education institutions and the University of Maryland Hospital are
recorded in funds which classify the various transactions by specified activities or objectives.

Unrestricted revenue is accounted for in the unrestricted current fund. Restricted gifts, grants, endow-
ment income and other restricted resources are accounted for in restricted current funds, loan funds, endow-
ment and similar funds and plant funds. Revenue and expenses are reported in restricted current funds when
financial resources are used for the current operating purposes for which they have been provided. Transac-
tions related to the various student loan programs operated by the educational institutions are accounted for
in loan funds. Resources dedicated to the acquisition and investment in property, plant and equipment are
accounted for in the plant funds. To the extent current funds are used to finance plant assets, the amounts so
provided are accounted for as (i) expenses, in the case of normal replacement of movable equipment and
library books; (ii) mandatory transfers, in the case of required provisions for debt repayment and interest and
equipment renewals and replacements; and (iii) transfers of a nonmandatory nature in all other cases.

General endowment funds are subject to the restrictions of gift instruments requiring the principal be
invested in perpetuity and the income only be utilized. Term endowment funds are similar to endowment
funds except, upon the passage of a stated period of time or the occurrence of a particular event, all or part of
the principal may be expended. Quasi-endowment funds have been established for the same purposes as
endowment funds, except any portion of quasi-endowment funds may be expended. The balances of the fund
groups which comprise the endowment and similar funds are general endowment ($12,095,000), term endow-
ments ($30,000),and quasi-endowment ($2,375,000).

Investments:

Investments of the higher education institutions are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums
and accretion of discounts, plus accrued income. Such basis approximates market.

Student and Patient Revenues:

Student tuition and fees are fully recognized in the fiscal year in which the related courses or activities
are principally conducted. Student tuition and fees applicable to future courses and activities and collected as
of the end of the fiscal year are recorded as deferred revenue.

Patient revenues are recognized at the time of service, net of allowances applicable to third party payers
and charity.

Accounts and Notes Receivable:

An allowance for doubtful receivables is provided for estimated losses expected to be incurred in collec-
tion. The estimated losses are based on historical collection experience and a review of the status of existing
receivables.

Inventories:

Inventories are stated at cost, which is determined using the first-in, first-out method.

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