| Acronym | Meaning |
| PIU | Public Inquiry Unit |
| VIES | Variable Interest Entities |
| NGFL | National Grid For Learning |
| IMF | International Monetary Fund |
| RSG | Revenue Support Grant |
| NILO | National Investments And Loans Office |
| PFI | Private Finance Initiative |
| IBD | Investors Business Daily |
| TSS | Total Standard Spending |
| FOMC | Federal Open Market Committee |