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Glossary of Terms Used for USAID's Automated Directives System (ADS) - Updated 07/15/2011 Partial Revision

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Undue Interruption

The degree of interruption that would prevent the completion of required work by the employee 90 days after placement into a different position under RIF procedures (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 452).

Uniquely Suitable

A condition in which the proposed Participating Agency is the only source available to provide the required technical assistance (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 306).

United States

The several states, the District of Columbia, and any area or jurisdiction over which the United States exercises sovereignty (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapters 522, 523, 524, 525).

Unlimited Rights

The ability to use, disclose, reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute copies to the public, and perform and display publicly, in any manner and for any purpose, and to have or permit others to do so (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 318).

Unliquidated Obligation Balance

An amount that has been obligated but not disbursed - expensed and remains as uninvoiced and - or unpaid (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapters 621, 631).

Unobligated Balance

The portion of budget authority that has not yet been obligated. The unobligated balance for unexpired accounts is still available for new obligations. The unobligated balance for expired accounts is not available for new obligations. However, valid obligations may be adjusted, unrecorded obligations may be added, and payments may be made from expired accounts (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapters 621, 635).

Unrestricted Space

An area where storage, processing, discussion, and handling of classified material is not authorized (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 565).

Unscheduled Records

Records (including AV records) for which a disposition has not been assigned, because the records don't fit any of the existing categories, or because they represent a new AV medium (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 502).

Unsupported Costs

Costs questioned by the auditor because, at the time of the audit, the auditor found that such costs were not supported by adequate documentation (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapters 591, 592).

Untied Aid

Refers to procurement actions that, as an operational matter, have been assigned a source - origin code of 935 and are loans or grants that are freely and fully available to finance procurement from substantially all developing countries and from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). countries (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 221).

Unusual Hours

Work hours that are frequently required to be varied and do not coincide with any regular work schedule (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 514).

Upward Adjustment

To increase the amount of a previously recorded obligation when the actual amount is determined and it is larger than the estimated amount. An upward adjustment may require an amendment to the original obligating document (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 621).

Usaid

For purposes of this Directive, USAID is the term used to describe any overseas USAID organization including an USAID Mission (USAID) Office of the USAID Representative (USAID - REP) Regional Economic Development Service Office (REDSO) Regional Housing and Urban Development Office (RHUDO) Office of the Regional Inspector General (RIG) and Field Office (FO) (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 562).

Usaid - W Duty Officer

An USAID - W employee, designated by a bureau - independent office Administrative Management Services and senior staff, who ensures immediate response on a 24 - 7 basis to important Agency business that may occur before or after the business hours of 8:45 a.m. To 5:30 p.m (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 107).

Usaid 300I Decision Request

Budget justification and reporting requirements for IT acquisitions under $1 million in value, established by USAID (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapter 577).

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