uses allowed for these monies, they are accounted for in a separate fund. The basis of accounting employed is “modified accrual”. Hotel Occupancy Tax Stabilization Fund (Fund 220) - A fund set up to collect a large amount of money during good economic conditions so that it can be used in the future to offset uncertainty in revenues and expenditures. Industrial Development Authority (Fund 242) – This entity was formed to promote and develop commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and medical research enterprises in the City. The basis of accounting employed is “modified accrual”. Juvenile Case Manager (Fund 224) – To account for the revenues and expenditures involving the processing of juvenile cases. The basis of accounting employed is “modified accrual”. Liability – Debt or other legal obligations arising out of transactions in the past, which must be liquidated, renewed, or refunded at some future date. The term does not include encumbrances. Library Revenue Fund (Fund 624) - Accounts for funds raised for improving the DeSoto Library. The basis of accounting employed is “modified accrual”. Mixed Beverage Tax – A tax imposed on the gross receipts of a licensee for the sale, preparation or serving of mixed beverages. Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting – A basis of accounting in which expenditures are accrued but revenues is recorded when “measurable” or as available for expenditure. Municipal - Of or pertaining to a city or its government. Municipal Court Security (Fund 226) - Money from court fees dedicated to financing security measures for the Municipal Court function. The basis of accounting employed is “modified accrual”. Municipal Court Technology (Fund 225) – Money from court fees dedicated to financing technology initiatives for the Municipal Court function. The basis of accounting employed is “modified accrual”. Object Code - The standard city-wide classification of the expenditures such as office supplies or rental or equipment. Objective – A specific statement of desired end, which can be measured. Operating Budget – Plans of current expenditures and the proposed means of financing them. The annual operating budget is the primary means by which most of the financing, acquisition, spending and service delivery activities of the City are controlled. The City's Charter and State law requires the use of annual operating budgets. 494
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