But citing such programs as community policing, he added, "We think we have a good track record on improving that service delivery."

He cited programs like Operation Impact, which floods small problem areas with patrol and anticrime officers.

Professors Goodwin and Nacht also cited several innovative programs.

He did not cite specific programs.

Mr. Noto did not support the idea of using 25 percent of the tobacco money for antismoking efforts, citing many such existing programs.

Others cite similar programs that were in existence among many college fund raising activities prior to 1987.

Instead, they said the council chose to cite ground-breaking programs that are already getting results, often without much publicity.

"There are some mandates that you must do from the feds and the state," Mr. Tyrrell said, citing programs for disabled children as an example.

He cited programs that included vocational training, access to education and drug abuse treatment.

She cited such programs as day care financing and Project Read, an after-school program to improve the reading skills of elementary-school children.