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to the next for calculating property taxes. The limited market value system was phased -out by the State of Minnesota. LINE ITEM: A specific item or group of similar items defined by detail in a unique account in the financial records. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID (LGA): Intergovernmental revenue from the state to municipalities to help fund general expenditures. LONG-TERM DEBT: Debt with a maturity of more than one year after the date of issuance MAINTENANCE: The upkeep of physical properties in condition for use or occupancy. MARKET VALUE EXCLUSION (MVE): A portion of a property's market value that is not included in the property tax calculation based on a formula set by the State of Minnesota. This exclusion reduces the taxable market value. MARKET VALUE HOMESTEAD CREDIT (MVHC): State paid property tax reduction on owner occupied homes based on the properties market value. MISCELLANEOUS: Revenues or expenditures not classified in any other revenue or expenditure category. MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS: The basis of accounting under which expenditures other than accrued interest on general long-term debt are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred and revenues are recorded when received in cash except for material and/or available revenues, which should be accrued to reflect properly the tax levied and revenue earned. NET POSITION — GENERAL GOVERNMENT: The difference between general government asset and liability accounts reported in the government -wide financial statements. OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE: Expenditure classifications based upon the types or categories of goods and services purchased. OBJECTIVE: Desired output oriented accomplishments, which can be measured and achieved within a given time frame. OPERATING BUDGET: A plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures for the calendar year and the proposed means of financing them. OPERATING EXPENSE: The cost for personnel, material and equipment required for a department to function. OPERATING REVENUE: Funds that the government receives as income to pay for ongoing operations. Operating revenues are used to pay for day-to-day services. OPERATING TRANSFERS: Amounts transferred from one fund to another, shown as expenditure in the originating fund and revenue in the receiving fund. ORDINANCE: A formal legislative enactment by the Town Board. ..