unallocated budget
[/ˌʌnˈæləkeɪtɪd ˈbʌdʒɪt/]
nounpl: unallocated budgets
orçamento não alocado
1. A portion of budgeted funds that has not yet been assigned or designated for a specific purpose, department, or project
The company retained an unallocated budget of $50,000 for unexpected expenses during the fiscal year.
A empresa manteve um orçamento não alocado de $50.000 para despesas inesperadas durante o ano fiscal.
2. Reserve funds set aside in a budget that remain uncommitted and available for future allocation
The project manager requested approval to use part of the unallocated budget for staff training.
O gerente do projeto solicitou aprovação para usar parte do orçamento não alocado para treinamento de pessoal.
In Brazil, the concept of unallocated budget is particularly important in both public and private sectors, where financial planning and flexibility are crucial due to economic variability. Government agencies and corporations maintain these reserves as strategic buffers. In the USA, particularly in corporate and governmental contexts, unallocated budgets are common practice for handling unforeseen circumstances and maintaining operational flexibility.
NYC Slang
floating budget; money in the pot
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