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TECHNICAL HELP Back to Top

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Back to Top
Q: What are the technical requirements for this site?
 A: In order to use this web site, you will need certain software and capabilities on your computer. Please review this information and make sure your computer is able to make the most of our site. If you've upgraded your computer and are still having technical trouble with our site, please contact our webmaster.
Browser Requirements
If You Have a Personal Computer (PC):
  • You should be using either Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), version 5.0 or better or Netscape, version 4.0 or better. The web site may not operate as designed if you are using a browser that does not meet these requirements.
If You Have a MAC:
  • If you are using OSX, then you will need Netscape Navigator 4.0.
  • If you are using OSX 10, then you will need Netscape Navigator 6.2 or higher.

Screen Resolution Requirements

  • Your screen resolution must be at least 800 x 600 or greater and your font size set to "normal".

Bandwidth Requirements

  • This web site has been designed for limited bandwidth, 28.8 KBPS modem connections.
  • If you are experiencing an unusually slow response time, either this web site or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may be experiencing a high-volume of web site traffic. To help reduce the number of hits to the web site, please ensure that your page completely loads before clicking another link.

VIEWING PDF FILES Back to Top
Q: How do I view the pdf files that are available on this web site?
A: We offer some files in Adobe Acrobat format (pdf). To view these files, you will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®. This software is free, easy to install, and used commonly for documents on the Web.
If you have Acrobat Reader, the file will open automatically when you click on the file name.
If you do not have Reader, the file will not open. You may download this software from the following Adobe® Acrobat® website: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
PRINTING DOCUMENTS Back to Top
Q: What is the best way to print a Budget Document?
A: Each Enacted Budget Summary Chapter is available as a pdf file. From the Printable Budget Documents section of the web page, you will be able to access each pdf file. To access the entire Enacted Budget Summary pdf file, click here: Enacted Budget Summary Overview. Enacted Budget Summary and Enacted Governor's Budget pdf files can also be accessed from the following Web site: DOF Historical Documents.

All pdf files can be printed using Adobe Acrobat software. Refer to Viewing pdf Files for additional information.
PRINTING A WEB PAGE Back to Top
Q: Can I print a web page?
A: Any screen can be printed using your browser’s Print feature. Only screen content will be printed, the navigation bars will not be printed.
Note: Microsoft Windows users may experience text on the right margin not printing correctly. You may get around this problem in the following ways:
 
  • Go to the File menu of your browser and set the left and right margins to be 0.75" or less.
  • Go to the File menu and define the paper to print in landscape mode.
    • MacOS users who notice this right margin printing problem can simply click on the "fit to page" setting in the Print Preview option of the web browser's File menu.

    ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL HELP Back to Top
    Additional Technical Help is located at http://www.dof.ca.gov/addHelp.html

    WEB SITE NAVIGATION HELP Back to Top

    VIEWING THE WEB SITE Back to Top
    Q: Is there a site map for this web site?
    A: Site Map web page is provided. A graphical representation (pdf * - 50K) of the Site Map is also available.

    LEFT-SIDE MENU OPTIONS Back to Top
    Q: What information does each of the left-side menu options link to?
    A: The following table provides the main left-side menu options and a description of the information provided:

    Menu Option

    Description

    Enacted Budget Summary The Enacted Budget Summary provides an overview of the state spending plan passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. Veto messages are provided.
    Enacted Budget Detail The Enacted Budget Detail web page provides a list of the Departments grouped by agency area included in the Budget. After selecting a Department from the Enacted Budget Detail web page, you will be able to access detailed budget information for the departments related to the Agency that you selected.
    Budget References The Budget References web page identifies the most requested budget related reference items that can help someone further understand the budget information and budget process.

    TOP MENU OPTIONS Back to Top
    Q: What information does each of the top menu options link to?
    A: The following table provides the top menu options and a description of the information provided:

    Menu Option

    Description
    California Home Web site link to the State of California web site.
    Department of Finance Web site link to the California Department of Finance web site.
    Governor's Web Site Web site link to the Governor's web site.
    Department Index The Department Index is an alphabetical index of all state departments included in the Budget. This index can be used to quickly access information for a specific department.
    Site Map The Site Map information contains descriptions and quick links to web pages.
    Help The Help web page provides useful information regarding the web site.

    RIGHT-SIDE MENU OPTIONS Back to Top
    Q: What information does each of the right-side menu options link to?
     A: The right-side menu options are not available on all web pages. The right-side menu is dynamic (meaning that the menu options will change based on the web page that you are on.) You will only see a right-side menu if there is additional information available related to the Agency, Department, or Budget Summary section you are viewing. For example, if you are on the main web page to begin viewing the budget details of a selected Department, you will have access to a right-side menu that will provide links to the various web pages within this web site that contain additional information related to the Department.
    MISCELLANEOUS HELP Back to Top

    DEPARTMENT SEARCH Back to Top
    Q: How can I quickly access budget information for a Department?
     A: To quickly access a specific Department’s budget details, use the Department Index by Name. The Department Index is an alphabetical index of all state departments included in the Budget. If you know the four digit Department Organization Code use the Department Index by Code.

    CONTACTS Back to Top
    Q: Whom shall I contact if I have comments/questions/concerns with this web site?
    A: Please send an email to the webmaster (ebudgetwebmaster@dof.ca.gov) for any comments/questions/concerns with this web site.
    Q: Whom shall I contact if I have a question related to budget information?
    A: The Budget Contacts web page provides a list of resources to contact for budget related questions.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Back to Top
    For additional budget related information, please review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) web page.