What is a fund?

As used in governmental accounting, a fund may be defined as a fiscal and accounting entity which is comprised of a self-balancing set of accounts which reflect all assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses necessary to disclose the financial position and the results of operations.

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1. What is the city’s Adopted Budget?
2. What is a Fiscal Year?
3. What is an ad valorem tax?
4. What does a North Miami Beach property owner pay in taxes?
5. What is a mill?
6. What is the millage rate?
7. How many full-time employees work for the City?
8. For purposes of the City’s budget, what does debt mean?
9. What does debt service mean?
10. What is a fund?
11. What is an Enterprise Fund?
12. What is a Self-Insurance Fund?
13. What is the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)?
14. What is a capital project?
15. What does GAAP and GASB stand for?
16. What is a CAFR?