Explain the term Balance Available: In regards to a fund, it is the surplus of resources over uses. For budgeting aims, the balance accessible in a fund condition is the carry-in balance, net of any preceding year adjustments, plus revenues and transfers, fewer expenses. For accounting aims, the balance available in a fund is the total of assets over liabilities and reserves which are available for the expenditure.
For appropriations, it is unencumbered or unobligated, balance still obtainable.