Accounting for Government & Non-profit Organization - Budget System Origins
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What is the primary purpose of government budgeting?

  • To support the implementation of various programs and projects (correct)
  • To maximize government revenue
  • To manage government expenditures effectively
  • To promote the development of the country
  • What is the primary role of the government budget in relation to the country's socio-economic objectives?

  • To generate maximum revenue for the government
  • To support the implementation of various programs and projects
  • To serve as the government's key instrument for promoting its socio-economic objectives (correct)
  • To manage government expenditures efficiently
  • What is the primary function of government budgeting in terms of managing government expenditures?

  • To maximize government revenue
  • To create the most economic impact from the production and delivery of goods and services while supporting a healthy fiscal position (correct)
  • To promote the development of the country
  • To serve as the government's key instrument for promoting its socio-economic objectives
  • What is the primary source of funding for the government budget?

    <p>Government revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of government budgeting?

    <p>Maximizing government revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key purpose of the government budget?

    <p>To maximize government revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence when government expenditures exceed revenues?

    <p>Government borrows money, either from foreign sources or the domestic capital market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does surplus budget policy impact economic growth?

    <p>It reduces interest rates and inflation rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of surplus budgeting for the private sector?

    <p>It makes financing more accessible for families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the government need to generate a budget surplus?

    <p>To repay accumulated debt over the years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does reducing national budget debt impact government requirements?

    <p>It lessens government's requirements for interest and principal payments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During periods of rising interest rates and unstable exchange rates, why is reducing government debt important?

    <p>To lessen government's requirements for interest and principal payments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the term 'budget'?

    <p>It originated from the Latin word 'bulga' meaning 'bag' or 'purse'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Commonwealth Act No. 246 define the term 'budget'?

    <p>As the financial program of the National Government for a designated fiscal year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Republic Act No. 992 define the term 'budget'?

    <p>As the delineation of services and products, or benefits that would accrue to the public together with the estimated unit cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most straightforward definition of the term 'budget'?

    <p>The financial plan of the Government, or the 'master plan of government'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the concept of budgeting originate?

    <p>It originated from the creation of the State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the government need to perform vital functions that required public expenditures?

    <p>To protect the people, the territory, and sovereignty of the State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'one-fund' concept?

    <p>To ensure all government revenues are allocated to the General Fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'one-fund' concept?

    <p>It facilitates proper allocation of scarce resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the 'one-fund' concept contribute to fiscal management?

    <p>It provides a mechanism for controlling drawdowns on pooled resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a 'balanced budget' in the context of government budgeting?

    <p>When revenues match expenditures or disbursements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the 'one-fund' concept help in monitoring government finances?

    <p>It allows for the comparison of disbursements against revenues generated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of the 'one-fund' concept over separate fund management?

    <p>It allows for better control and allocation of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Registry of Revenue and Other Receipts?

    <p>To monitor the estimated/budgeted, collected and remitted/deposited revenue and other receipts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Registry of Appropriations and Allotments (RAPAL)?

    <p>To monitor appropriations and allotments charged against them, including original, supplemental and final budgets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Registry of Allotments, Obligations and Disbursements (RAOD)?

    <p>To record allotments received, obligations incurred and disbursements made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Registry of Allotments, Obligations and Disbursements – Personnel Services (RAOD-PS)?

    <p>To record allotments received, obligations incurred and disbursements classified under Personnel Services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is extracted every time an entry is made in the Registry of Appropriations and Allotments (RAPAL)?

    <p>The balance to prevent incurrence of overdraft in appropriations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is extracted every time an entry is made in the Registry of Allotments, Obligations and Disbursements (RAOD)?

    <p>The balance to prevent incurrence of obligations in excess of allotment and overdraft in disbursements against obligations incurred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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