Field Description - Appropriations Account Number

The Appropriations Account Number is the key field that uniquely identifies the Appropriations Account.  An Appropriations Account contains a designated dollar amount of public funds for a specific purpose.  Generally, the appropriation account dollars are spent with specified restrictions, such as, amount, time period and objective.  

Tip:  Appropriations Account Numbers are typically used by municipalities  in place of General Ledger Account Numbers.

Where-Maintained:  Appropriation Master Maintenance

Where-Used:  Various routines

Format:  up to 8 characters.  Required.