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System of Financial Control and Budgeting QUESTION #5648
Question 1
The Regular Supplementary Grant differs fundamentally from the Technical Supplementary Grant in one critical way. Which statement CORRECTLY captures this distinction?
  • Regular Supplementary Grant requires Parliamentary presentation while Technical Supplementary Grant does not
  • Regular Supplementary Grant involves an upward change (additionality) in the sanctioned budget grant while Technical Supplementary Grant merely transfers funds between Grants/Demands without implying additionality✔️
  • Technical Supplementary Grant can only be used for Development Expenditure while Regular Supplementary Grant covers Current Expenditure
  • Regular Supplementary Grant is sanctioned by the Finance Division while Technical Supplementary Grant is sanctioned by the PAO
Correct Answer Explanation
The Technical Supplementary Grant does not imply any additionality to the sanctioned budget grant (it is a transfer from one Grant/Demand to another due to savings). The Regular Supplementary Grant involves an upward change in the sanctioned budget grant (actual additionality). Both must be presented to Parliament for ex-post authorization.