Glossary of Legislative Terms: "Allowances" Archives

Glossary of Legislative Terms: "Allowances"

Allowances: Amounts included in the budget to cover possible additional expenditures for statutory pay increases and other requirements.

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September 18, 2009 09:47 AM Tips and Terms

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