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Clean audit opinion (or unqualified opinion)

An official statement from an independent auditor that a financial statement is accurate and reliable, with no significant problems found.

Financial statements

Formal records that show the financial activities and health of a business or organization, like a balance sheet or income statement.

Pro rata basis

Proportionately; meaning that a reduction or allocation is applied equally across all parts or items in proportion to their existing amounts.

General Fund of the Treasury

The main checking account of the U.S. government, where most tax revenues are deposited and from which most government expenses are paid.

Sense of Congress

A formal statement by Congress expressing its opinion or policy preference on an issue, but which does not have the force of law.

Fiscal year

A 12-month period used for budgeting and accounting purposes, which does not necessarily align with the calendar year (for the U.S. government, it runs from October 1 to September 30).