Variance Analysis Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

Variance analysis is:

• A) A means of staying on track in terms of timelines
• B) One way to monitor the work of employees
• C) A means of checking for budget deviations
• D) A measure of effective service delivery

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Definitions:

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 to protect investors from the possibility of fraudulent accounting activities by corporations.

False Claims Act

A U.S. federal law that allows individuals to sue on behalf of the government for fraudulent billing by contractors, with the possibility of receiving a portion of any recovered funds.

Nolo Contendere

A plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees not to contest the charges.

Plea

A formal statement made by a defendant in response to a criminal charge, typically 'guilty,' 'not guilty,' or 'no contest.'