A project by Laura Melahn, Candidate for Menlo Park District 4 City Council
Term

Fund Balance

Also known as: Net assets, Equity

The accumulated difference between revenues and expenses for a fund over time — the fund's 'bank account' at a point in time.

Reported on the balance sheet, not the income statement. Distinguished into 'restricted,' 'committed,' 'assigned,' and 'unassigned' categories per GASB standards.

In Menlo Park

Reported annually in the ACFR.

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