Here is an overview of what is included in each report:

Budget to Actuals

• Does not include beginning balance
• Does not include any balance sheet accounts (assets, liabilities, net assets)
• Includes budget, if any
• Includes encumbrances (PO, salary, fringe)
• Remaining Budget does not deduct fringe encumbrance
• Remaining Budget negative is bad, positive is good

Fund Balance Report

• Includes beginning balance
• Includes all balance sheet accounts (assets, liabilities, net assets)
• Does not include encumbrances
• Ending Balance credit (negative) is good, debit (positive) is bad

Budget Status (Beta)

• Includes beginning balance
• Includes net assets but does not include assets or liabilities
• Includes budget, if any
• Includes encumbrances (PO, salary, fringe)
• Remaining Amount deducts fringe encumbrance
• Remaining Amount negative is bad, positive is good

Here is an Excel sample that shows which accounts are included in which report: Compare reports.

(Updated: Compare reports 2 indicates whether you want positive or negative number)

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