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TECHNICAL HELP
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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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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
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- 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.
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- If you are using OSX, then you will need
Netscape Navigator 4.0.
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Bandwidth
Requirements |
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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
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VIEWING PDF FILES
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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
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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.
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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: |
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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.
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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
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Additional Technical Help is located at http://www.dof.ca.gov/addHelp.html
WEB SITE NAVIGATION HELP
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VIEWING THE WEB SITE
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Q: Is there a site map for this web site?
A:
Site Map
web page is provided. A graphical representation (pdf * - 141K)
of the Site Map is also available.
LEFT-SIDE MENU
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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:
Enacted Budget Summary
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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. |
eBudget Search |
eBudget Search provides a basic and
an advanced search interface. Basic Search lets you search for
simple words and terms, while Advanced Search offers criteria for
narrowing or customizing your search. |
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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:
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. |
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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
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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
Business Unit Code use the Department Index by Code.
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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
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For additional budget
related information, please review our Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) web page.