Financial Contingency Planning

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Financial Contingency Planning: Sources of Funding Trina Burkett AJS/522 June 18, 2012 Gaylia Clark Financial Contingency Planning: Sources of Funding A financial contingency fund is an amount of money that is set aside to be only used in case of an emergency, natural disaster, or major equipment malfunction. Financial contingency plan helps businesses, the government, and families prepare for unforeseen events. Contingency funds can help protect against the possible loss of important property or equipment. Contingency funds can be used in case of an emergency or unexpected event. There are many sources of funding that is used at state and local levels, such as government taxes, nonprofit organizations, and private donations. There are disadvantages and advantages to having a financial contingency fund. A contingency plan is also referred to as a worst-case scenario planner, an uncontrollable events planner, or a disaster recovery plan (Tatum, 2003). A contingency plan is a plan that allows for the government, business, or a family to prepare for unexpected future breakdowns and events. Contingency plans are implemented to continue on without little or no interruption or interference. A contingency fund is a reserve fund that is set aside to help cover the unexpected expenses that are outside the normal operating budget. Contingency funds allows for protection against possible losses in an emergency situation. Governments, organizations, and families can benefit from having a contingency fund as part of the overall budget plan (Tatum, What is a Contingency Fund?, 2003). The government usually identifies contingency funds as a disaster recovery fund or a disaster assistance fund (Tatum, What is a Contingency Fund?, 2003). The government contingency fund is used to provide assistance to local and state citizens when a natural disaster or the
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