ACCOUNTING F/GOV.+NON...(LL)
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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.

Chapter 3, Problem 26EP, Review the computer-generated budgetary comparison report presented below for the Lincoln City

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  1. a.      What is the likely reason there are no outstanding encumbrances for the Personnel Services, Conferences and Training, and Utilities accounts?
  2. 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?
  3. 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?
  4. d.      What factors may explain the expenditure patterns observed in parts b and c?
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