| Acronym | Meaning |
| LGFS | Local Government Finance System |
| EU | European Union |
| NYSE | New York Stock Exchange |
| AIR | Assumed Interest Rate |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| ISB | Invest To Save Budget |
| GTA | Group Training Associates |
| RA | Revenue Account |
| LEA | Local Education Authority |
| CMPS | Centre For Management And Policy Studies |