The authority warrant issued prior to the approval of the appropriate bill at the begining of the year
The authority warrant issued prior to the approval of the appropriate bill at the begining of the year
Explanation
At the start of a financial year, the full budget may not be approved yet. Provisional general warrant allows government to spend money temporarily until the official budget bill passes.
Annual general warrant comes after full approval. Reserved expenditure warrant is for special cases. Contingencies handle unexpected expenses, not pre-approval spending.
Key word: “Provisional” means temporary. This warrant bridges the gap until proper authorization arrives.