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Budget authorityBroad responsibility by Congress that government agencies have the power to spend federal funds. Congress can specify criteria for the spending of these funds. For example, it may stipulate that a given agency must spend within a specific year, number of years, or any time in the future. The basic forms of budget authority are; appropriations, authority to borrow, contract authority, and authority to obligate and expend offsetting receipts and collections. The period of time during which Congress makes funds available may be specified as one-year, multiple years or no year. The available amount may be classified as either definite or indefinite; a specific amount or an unspecified amount can be made available. Authority may also be classified as current or permanent. Permanent authority requires no current action by Congress.Budget authority Similar MatchesTrade Promotion AuthorityTrade Promotion AuthorityNew (in 2000) name being used for Fast Track. Authority bondAuthority bondA bond issued by a government agency or a corporation created to manage a revenue-producing public enterprise. The difference between an authority bond and a municipal bond is that margin protections may be incorporated in the authority bond contract as well as in the legislation that enables the authority. Financial Services AuthorityFinancial Services AuthorityThe replacement regulating body for the Securities and Investments Board (SIB). The FSA, which came into being on 28th October 1997, carries all regulatory responsibilities for the UK financial services industry. The overall broad objectives are:the protection of consumers of financial servicesthe promotion of clean and orderly marketsthe maintenance of confidence in the financial services systemIt is a criminal offence to conduct investment business without authorisation, and the FSA is empowered to prosecute those who break this rule. A Central Register is held which lists firms with authorisation. AuthorityAuthorityThe concept in technical analysis that a trend in a share price is more meaningful if the number of shares traded (the 'volume') is high. A trend with low volume has less authority. Local authority searchesLocal authority searchesA local authority search is a check with the local authorities to establish if any new developments are planned in the vicinity of the property you are buying and to check the water drainage systems and other social infrastructure. This can highlight any public works such as a new motorway, waterworks or alterations to road systems, as well as anything else that is has had permission to take place immediately adjacent to the property. The local search will also tell you whether there are any planning restrictions that may affect your intentions to renovate or extend the property. Further SuggestionsUK Listing AuthorityWater authority search fee Personal Investment Authority Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority Public housing authority bond Securities and Futures Authority local authority investment |
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