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46 2019 Annual Report • Economic Resources T he Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is predominantly funded by user pay, which includes revenue from the sale of hunting and fishing permits and stamps, sale of state park entry permits, and fees for camping, lodging and activities in Nebraska's state parks and recreation areas. In 2019, approximately 87 percent of the agency revenues were generated through user pay and federal reimbursement, and approximately 13 percent came from the State General Fund. Aside from the General Fund, 16 specific funds have been established for agency use. All funds are subject to budgetary authority provided by the Legislature and the governor. These funds include: Game Cash Fund, Park Cash Fund, Habitat Cash Fund, Federal Funds, Fort Atkinson National Park Service Federal Fund, Nebraska Outdoor Recreational Development Act (NORDA) Fund, Recreational Trails Federal Fund, Aquatic Habitat Fund, Wildlife Conservation Fund, Game Law Investigation Fund, Cowboy Trail Fund, Wildlife Education Fund, Hunters Helping the Hungry Fund, Nebraska Snowmobile Trail Fund, State Park Improvement and Maintenance Fund, and Game and Parks Capital Maintenance Fund. Many of these funds are restricted, meaning that their revenues may only be spent for uses designated under state law and may not be transferred to the general fund. The agency's major funds, their revenue sources and what they are used for are described in greater detail below: General Fund is supported by money collected by the State Department of Revenue, deposited Parks $27.4 M (30%) Wildlife $20.9 M (23%) 2019 Calendar Year Revenue Sources (total = $98.9 million) *takes into account $8.5 million transfer of Capital Maintenance funds to the General Fund and other miscellaneous income sources. 2019 Calendar Year Expenditures (total = $91.0 million) Hunting Permits and Stamps $15.4 M (16%) Direct Federal Funds $12.6 M (13%) Camping and Lodging Fees $13.5 M (14%) General Fund Appropriation Expended $12.6 M (13%) Economic Resources