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4.6 Manage interim supply period (Agencies)

'Supply period' relates to the interim period when Parliament are debating, but have not yet passed, the Appropriation Bills. Supply refers to the provision of funding to allow agencies to continue their operations prior to the passage of the Appropriation Bills.

This is generally an administrative issue, but could become problematic if there are delays in the passage of the Appropriation Bills for any reason.

Governance

Provisions for supply are included within the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977.

Timing

The supply period will occur from the beginning of each financial year until the Appropriation Bills have been passed by Parliament.

Further information

Next step: 4.7 Address Estimates Committee questions on notice (Ministers/agencies)

Previous step: 4.5 Prepare and finalise Budget and other documentation - e.g. MPS, BP3 contributions etc (Agencies)

Last reviewed 23 July 2009