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System of Financial Control and Budgeting QUESTION #5636
Question 1
A Ministry wishes to re-appropriate funds from Employees Related Expenses to Utility Charges (Gas and Electricity). Which of the following is CORRECT regarding this action?
  • This re-appropriation is permissible with the prior consent of the Financial Adviser
  • This re-appropriation requires a Technical Supplementary Grant
  • This re-appropriation is strictly prohibited regardless of any consent✔️
  • This re-appropriation is allowed if the PAO certifies funds are available
Correct Answer Explanation
The O.M. explicitly prohibits re-appropriation from/to or within Employees Related Expenses and from Utility Charges (Gas Water Electricity Secret Service expenditure). This restriction applies absolutely.