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Chapter 3, Problem 26EP
Review the computer-generated budgetary comparison report presented below for the Lincoln City Culture and Recreation Department as of July 1 of its fiscal year ending December 31, and respond to the questions that follow.
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- a. What is the likely reason there are no outstanding encumbrances for the Personnel Services, Conferences and Training, and Utilities accounts?
- b. Does it appear that the Culture and Recreation Department may overexpend its appropriation for any accounts before the end of the fiscal year? If so, which accounts may run short?
- c. Does it appear that the Culture and Recreation Department may underexpend any of its appropriations for the fiscal year? If so, which accounts may have excessive spending authority?
- d. What factors may explain the expenditure patterns observed in parts b and c?
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