The authority that allows the governmant to continue its fiscal operations at a minimu level for a specific amount of time is the?

The authority that allows the government to continue its fiscal operations at a minimum level for a specific amount of time is known as a "continuing resolution" (CR). A CR allows federal agencies to maintain funding at current levels when a new budget has not been passed, thus preventing a government shutdown. It typically specifies the duration of the funding extension and can apply to specific programs or the overall budget.