Assigned Fund Balance

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Assigned Fund Balance refers to the portion of a governmental fund’s resources that is earmarked for specific purposes by the government’s intent, but not legally restricted. It represents funds set aside for planned future expenditures, reflecting management’s intended use. This classification is part of the fund balance hierarchy under the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54.

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