The status of deferred maintenance at South Carolina's public colleges and universities, update 2003

Deferred maintenance is defined as the upkeep of buildings and equipment postponed from an entity’s normal operating budget cycle due to a lack of funds. Recommendations for state appropriations for public colleges and universities are calculated to cover the Educational and General operating expenses of the institution, including routine maintenance of facilities. The cumulative effect of deferred maintenance is a significant problem for South Carolina’s higher education institutions today