Fiscal Control
/ˈfɪskəl kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) The system or process by which government or organizational financial resources are regulated and managed to ensure lawful and efficient use.
The fiscal control measures helped prevent budget overruns in the agency.
- (n.) Legal mechanisms or policies enacted to oversee and restrict public expenditures and revenues.
Fiscal control laws require periodic audits of government spending.
Forms
- fiscal control
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Commentary
Fiscal control commonly appears in public finance law and administrative law contexts emphasizing lawful financial management and prevention of misuse or misallocation of funds.
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