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University Student Legal Service Fee Request FY08-FY09
Line 4: Represents the amount granted by the fees committee in the biennial request made in
07-08 for the years 07-08, 08-09.
Line 8: Other Unrestricted (sales, misc): This $7,000 figure represents the co-pays that
student client pays for services as determined by the USLS Student Board during the fiscal years.
Lines 18 and 19: Salaries and fringe benefits. Recognizing the commitment USLS
professional staff have made to the students at the University of Minnesota and the benefits that
they provide, the fees committee granted USLS‟ request for a 5% pool to cover P&A salaries
increases for both 07-08 and 08-09. The request was made to help offset the disparity that
existed between USLS professional staff and other attorneys and paralegals employed at the
University of Minnesota and in the public and private sector. USLS attorneys receive far less
than other attorneys in the public sector. USLS‟ professional staff recognize that this disparity
cannot be eliminated without a substantial increase which would result in a severe and harsh
financial impact on students, thereby defeating the underlying intent and purpose of University
Student Legal Services, which is to provide high quality legal services at a minimal cost and
expense to the students we represent. The University had set 3.25% as the appropriate salary
increase. The USLS student board and the fee committee both agreed that an additional 1.75%
over this amount would be appropriate in both 07-08 and 08-09. USLS attorney‟s salaries will
be substantially less than public defender‟s salaries which are between 30 and 40 % higher than
the staff attorneys at USLS with the same number of years of experience.
The actual salaries which are shown on line 18 which were paid for 07-08 are below that
which was originally budgeted. The basis for this disparity is the USLS administrative aide and
office manager was on a long term disability and will not be returning to the office. USLS is now
in the process of a search to find a replacement. Further, since May of „07 the receptionist
position has also been vacant. Since that time USLS has been using an ADECCO temp in that
position. We have posted for the receptionist position, but have not filled this on a full-time
basis as the office manager will supervise that position and it was felt that no hire should take
place until the office manager has been hired. The $27,000 salary for that position has been paid
out of supplies services and miscellaneous expenses on line 23 and as such does not show up on
lines 18 and 19, salaries and fringe. USLS will be filling all vacant positions within the next 60-
90 days and as such the salary and fringe benefit request for 08-09 remains the same as when
initially made in 2007.
Line 19: Fringe Benefits. A substantial increase in fringe benefits is both a result of what was
mandated by the University and due to the fact that in 07 we missed the grad tuition increase that
is paid to a law clerk.

Line 23: Supplies, service and miscellaneous expenses. USLS completed a remodel of the
Fireplace Room at a cost of approximately $32,000.00 and as previously stated above,
$27,000.00 to cover the cost of the Adecco temp have come from this budget line.
Line 26: Rents and leases. The current rent at USLS which is established by the student union
is $28,315.00 and is anticipated to increase by approximately 3%. The figure in the budget
represents such an increase.
Line 27. Repairs, maintenance and supplies. This relates to the USLS copy and duplicating
machine. The cost for operating the machine is approximately $300.00 per month. USLS prints
and copies almost all of the take along brochures that are distributed to students throughout the
year. In addition, promotional flyers and brochures announcing USLS programs such as
“GopherGating”, Off Campus Housing Workshops, and Careers in Law Forum are all completed
at USLS offices. The increase represents the additional copy costs and expenses in maintaining
the machine and supplies. Copies of those flyers, and some of the brochures are attached.
Line 37-47. Cost allocations pool. USLS contributions to the cost allocation pool which USLS
maintains no control over.
Line 50. Net transfers in (out) from other units $13,000.00 07-08 and 08-09. USLS‟ HR
and accounting is now part of the West Bank cluster support group currently being administered
through OIP. An estimate of USLS‟ contribution to the cluster and support group is $13,000.00
per year for both 07-08 and 08-09. The 07-08 contribution would be made to OIP, 08-09
contribution would be made to the West Bank Cluster Support Group directly.
Line 60-61: Net assets at end of year (Reserves). USLS reserves are currently higher than
initially anticipated. The reason and basis for higher reserves has been due to staffing issues
which will not exist in 08 and 09. In addition, USLS is in the process and will be required to
utilize some of the reserves to replace computer and technological hardware. A new server will
be purchased and since computers are five and six years old, some office units will also
necessitate replacement. In addition, USLS will be returning approximately $2,500.00 currently
within its reserves which represent funds received from a TCF grant for GopherGating. These
funds will be returned to the OSA office which advanced funding for the event. USLS will
incurr expenses in the promotion of the “Careers in Law Forum”, advertising, marketing and
promotion fees associated with the program will be approximately $3,000.00.
USLS has received very positive feedback form those who have utilized our services over the
past year. Each student who uses the service is sent a satisfaction survey at the conclusion of
their case. They rank the service they received on a scale of 1-5, with 1 not being satisfied and 5
being very satisfied. The results of the survey are set forth below:
Question: How satisfied were you with the legal service you received from your attorney
or legal assistant? Average, 4.861 / 5.00
Question: Were you able to obtain information about your case from your attorney or
legal assistant when requested? Average 4.846 / 5.00

Question: Did the service you received from USLS make it easier for you to pursue your
education at the University? 88.23 responded yes
Question: Would you have been able to pursue your legal concern without the existence
of USLS? 82.35 responded no.
USLS continues to expand its presence on campus and promote awareness of the office in
an effort to make sure all students in need can take advantage of the services provided. We
expanded the number of outreach programs this past year to 46 where approximately 6500
students were in attendance. In addition we have expanded both the topics covered and the
number of take-along brochures provided to students informing them of their legal rights and
responsibilities. USLS staff s working with other departments within the university to create
guidelines in protecting students identity and minimizing the consequences of identity theft.

Area 702 - Student Legal Serv - Budget Development Worksheet
FY06 - FY09 Budget Plan A B C D E F
Approved
Updated
Actuals Actuals Budget Plan 2007-08 Preliminary Data % Change
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Budget 2008-09 2008-2009
1 Current Nonsponsored Revenue - Total Earned Revenue
2 TUITION - 100% Attribution (75/25 split) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV/0!
3 UNIVERSITY FEE $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV/0!
4 STUDENT FEES $ 894,757 $ 927,467 $ 1,042,000 $ 1,042,000 $ 1,076,000
3.3%
5 INDIRECT COST RECOVERY $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV/0!
6 STATE SPECIAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV/0!
7 INTERNAL SERVICE ORG $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
8 OTHER UNRESTRICTED (sales, misc.) $ 3,436 $ 5,421 $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 7,000
0.0%
9 GIFTS $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
10 PRIVATE PRACTICE $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
11 APPROPRIATIONS $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
12 GRANTS AND CONTRACTS $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
13 INVESTMENT INCOME $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
14 ENDOWMENT INCOME & PUF DISTRIBUTION $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
15 OTHER REVENUE (Code 5700) $ - $ - $
-
16 Total Earned Operating Revenues $ 898,193 $ 932,888 $ 1,049,000 $ 1,049,000 $ 1,083,000
EXPENDITURES
17 Expenditures by Object Class
18 Salaries $ 613,024 $ 641,099 $ 666,427 $ 620,951 $ 711,085 14.5%
19 Fringe Benefits $ 200,701 $ 209,276 $ 208,874 $ 189,389 $ 243,044 28.3%
20 Student Aid $ - $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
21 Consultant/Purchased Person. $ - $ - $ 4,000 $ 6,400 $ 4,000 -37.5%
22 Communications $ 9,600 $ 8,620 $ 3,870 $ 4,200 $ 4,400
4.8%
23 Supplies, Serv, & Misc. Exp. $ 126,018 $ 74,313 $ 87,501 $ 89,000 $ 35,000 -60.7%
24 Materials for Resale $ - $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
25 Equipment & Other Capital Assets $ - $ - $ 6,100 $ -
#DIV/0!
26 Rents, & Leases $ 25,549 $ 28,315 $ 28,873 $ 30,158 $ 31,000
2.8%
27 Repairs, Maintenance & Supplies $ 3,155 $ 3,159 $ 3,500 $ 3,400 $ 3,600
5.9%
28 Utilities $ - $ 1,301 $ - $ 1,400 $ 1,400
0.0%
29 ICR/Subcontracts/Participants $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV/0!
30 IRS Assessment $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
31 Enterprise Assessment $ 7,663 $ 8,014 $ 8,330 $ 7,599 $ 8,889 17.0%
32 Budgeted Reserves - 9500 $ - $ - $ -
#DIV/0!
33 Recurring FY07 Post-Budget Allocation* $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - #DIV/0!
34 SUBTOTAL EXP. PRIOR TO ALLOCATIONS $ 985,710 $ 974,097 $ 1,017,475 $ 952,497 $ 1,042,418
35 Cost Allocation Charges
36 Utilities $ - $ - $ 1,304 $ 1,304 $ 1,261
-3.3%
37 Facilities Operations & Maintenance $ - $ 3,030 $ 3,215 $ 3,215 $ 3,428
6.6%
38 Warehouse O&M $ - $ - $ - $ - $
-
39 Debt $ - $ - $ - $ - $
-
40 Leases $ - $ - $ - $ - $
-
41 Libraries $ - $ - $ - $ - $
-
42 Research Admin. $ - $ - $ - $ - $
-
43 Information Technology $ - $ 8,339 $ 9,272 $ 9,272 $ 8,808
-5.0%
44 Student Services $ - $ - $ - $ - $
-
45 General Purpose Classrooms $ - $ - $ - $ - $
-
46 Administrative Service Units $ - $ 38,013 $ 42,378 $ 42,378 $ 41,472
-2.1%
47 SUBTOTAL COST ALLOCATIONS $ - $ 49,382 $ 56,169 $ 56,169 $ 54,969
-2.1%
48 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES $ 985,710 $ 1,023,479 $ 1,073,644 $ 1,008,666 $ 1,097,387
49 Nonoperating Revenues(Expenses) Post-Budget West
50 Net Transfers In(Out) from other Units $ - $ - $ - $ (13,000) $ (13,000) Bank Cluster Support
51 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE/CR ALLOCATION $ - $ 41,448 $ 36,325 $ 36,325 $ 36,325
52 FY07 Post-Budget Allocation Recurring Transfer*
53 NET NONOPERATING REVENUES $ - $ 41,448 $ 36,325 $ 23,325 $ 23,325
54
55 (Decrease) Incease in Net Assets (line 15 - line 48 + line 53) $ (87,517) $ (49,143) $ 11,681 $ 63,659 $
8,938
56
57 Net Assets
58 Net assets beginning of the year $ 254,743 $ 167,226 $ 118,083 $ 118,083 $ 181,742
59
60 Net assets at end of year (line 58 + line 55) $ 167,226 $ 118,083 $ 129,764 $ 181,742 $ 190,680
61 % of Total Expenditures 16.97% 11.54% 12.09% 18.02% 17.38%
62
63 TOTAL SPONSORED EXPENDITURES
64
65 * Itemized Transfers:
66 None