Choose what this abbreviation means ToC Theory of Contact Theory of Change Theory of Cabinet Theory of Consent
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ToC — Theory of Change
Cross-government
An explicit account of how activities and outputs are expected to lead to intended outcomes and impact.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Surcharge Committee of Supply Public Sector Panels of Consultants Approval of Expenditure A financial-accountability measure under which a Service Commission may impose responsibility for specified government losses on a current or former employee.
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Surcharge — A financial-accountability measure under which a Service Commission may impose responsibility for specified government losses on a current or former employee.
Finance and Economy
View in full glossary Next question Choose the term A lower-level classification within the Government Estimates used to organise expenditure under a vote. Debarment Write-off Surcharge Subhead
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Subhead — A lower-level classification within the Government Estimates used to organise expenditure under a vote.
Finance and Economy
View in full glossary Next question Choose the term A grant or transfer supporting the operations of a statutory board, aided institution or other organisation. PSSCOC-lite Surcharge Subvention Debarment
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Subvention — A grant or transfer supporting the operations of a statutory board, aided institution or other organisation.
Finance and Economy
View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Budget call Segregation of Duties The cycle in which agencies receive planning parameters and prepare expenditure, manpower or funding proposals for the coming budget. Estimates presented to Parliament when existing approved provision is insufficient for additional expenditure needs. Quality Fee Method for Accredited Checking Services
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Budget call — The cycle in which agencies receive planning parameters and prepare expenditure, manpower or funding proposals for the coming budget.
Finance and Economy
View in full glossary Next question Choose what this abbreviation means AOR Approval of Requirement Approval of Reference Approval of Residence Approval of Registration
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AOR — Approval of Requirement
Finance and Economy
Formal approval that establishes and authorises a procurement requirement.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition De-risk Delay or failure to act because analysis, planning or demand for certainty continues beyond what is useful for the decision. To take steps that reduce the likelihood, impact or uncertainty of problems before committing, launching or scaling. Strong and well-designed enough to continue working or withstand scrutiny, variation, failure or challenge. CSF's workshop series for public officers covering signs of change, sense-making, assumptions, possible futures and scenario planning.
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De-risk — To take steps that reduce the likelihood, impact or uncertainty of problems before committing, launching or scaling.
Cross-government
View in full glossary Next question Choose the abbreviation Reinvestment Fund RN RP RF RM
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RF — Reinvestment Fund
Finance and Economy
A central funding mechanism that supports new initiatives aligned with whole-of-government strategic outcomes, collaboration and innovation.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the abbreviation Consultants Performance Appraisal System CPAS CAAS CPAD CEAS
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CPAS — Consultants Performance Appraisal System
Housing and Built Environment
A common performance-evaluation framework that assigns consultants an aggregated score for use in public-sector project tender evaluation.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the term A tender approach with streamlined conditions for eligible procurements within the prevailing value and category rules. Tender Lite Budget Book Open tender Budget call
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Tender Lite — A tender approach with streamlined conditions for eligible procurements within the prevailing value and category rules.
Finance and Economy
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ToC — Theory of Change
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Surcharge — A financial-accountability measure under which a Service Commission may impose responsibility for specified government losses on a current or former employee.
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Subhead — A lower-level classification within the Government Estimates used to organise expenditure under a vote.
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Subvention — A grant or transfer supporting the operations of a statutory board, aided institution or other organisation.
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Budget call — The cycle in which agencies receive planning parameters and prepare expenditure, manpower or funding proposals for the coming budget.
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AOR — Approval of Requirement
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De-risk — To take steps that reduce the likelihood, impact or uncertainty of problems before committing, launching or scaling.
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RF — Reinvestment Fund
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CPAS — Consultants Performance Appraisal System
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Tender Lite — A tender approach with streamlined conditions for eligible procurements within the prevailing value and category rules.
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