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Debt Service
One of the major subdivisions of the State budget, this category provides the resources to finance payment of general long-term debt principal and interest, such as bond issues or other long-term financing

Dedicated Fund
A fund normally contained in the General Fund, consisting of resources owned by the State, the use of which is constrained, either by statutory specification, dedication or other restriction, or a particular purpose or program.  Receipts from a specific revenue source may be dedicated by the annual Appropriations Act or other legislation, to be used for some specific purpose

DEP
Department of Environmental Protection

DFD
Division of Family Development of the Department of Human Services

DHSS
Department of Health and Senior Services.

Direct State Services
One of the major subdivisions of the State budget, this category includes all general operating costs of State government, including programs that provide services directly to the public.

Disbursement
Payment of money out of any public fund or treasury.  (See also Expenditure.)