Public Administration 101 Quiz

What is a key aspect of good financial management in the public sector?

• Prioritizing speed over accuracy in spending

• Ignoring legislation for faster processes

• Ensuring spending is accurate and follows prescribed policies

• Spending funds without any restrictions

What characterizes unauthorized expenditure?

• Spending that is not budgeted for or unrelated to department functions

• Spending that is approved by all stakeholders

• Spending that is within the budget

• Spending that follows all prescribed procedures

Which of the following is an example of irregular expenditure?

• Paying for a project not approved in the budget

• Awarding a tender without following prescribed procedures

• Paying the correct amount to a supplier

• Spending that yields high returns

What does 'made in vain' refer to in the context of fruitless and wasteful expenditure?

• Spending that results in high profits

• Spending that could have been avoided with reasonable care

• Spending that is within the budget

• Spending that is approved by the legislature

Which of the following is an example of fruitless and wasteful expenditure?

• Spending that is budgeted and approved

• Paying a supplier the correct amount

• Interest paid on an overdue account

• Awarding a tender through proper procedures