The unobligated balance of an appropriation refers to the portion of the total appropriation authority that has not yet been committed (obligated) through contracts, purchase orders, or other legally binding agreements.
Formula:
Unobligated Balance = Total Appropriation – Total Obligations
This is a key control metric in federal and state financial management, used to determine how much funding remains legally available for future obligations.
Relevant Standards and References:
OMB Circular A-11, Section 20.3
GAO Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (Red Book)
FASAB SFFAS No. 7: Reporting on Budgetary Resources
Therefore, Option A is correct.
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