APPROPRIATIONS LAW UPDATE
Appropriations Law governs the "expenditure" of government funds; therefore every agency is
affected and concerned with the "legality" of spending. A number of factors change Appropriations
Law. Legislation has reassigned some "decision issuing" duties to The Office of Management and
Budget and to The Office of Personnel Management. Additionally, the Government Accountability
Office continues to issue decisions of the Comptroller General on a frequent basis, and, technology
is changing the way we communicate changes and seek assistance. This one-day course is based
upon presenting numerous changes to all four volumes and provides information from all four
volumes. This course is designed for employees who attended the full four day Appropriations Law
class two or more year ago. The course is 1 days in length and grants 8 Continuing Professional
Education units.
OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to address:
CONTENT
Class consists of lecture, workshops, and case studies designed to illustrate the process and
procedures. Topics include a discussion of changes or a restatement of the general principles of:
AUDIENCE
This course is most beneficial to those who have previously attended an Appropriations Law course,
or have practical experience and an understanding of the subject.
Appropriations Law governs the "expenditure" of government funds; therefore every agency is
affected and concerned with the "legality" of spending. A number of factors change Appropriations
Law. Legislation has reassigned some "decision issuing" duties to The Office of Management and
Budget and to The Office of Personnel Management. Additionally, the Government Accountability
Office continues to issue decisions of the Comptroller General on a frequent basis, and, technology
is changing the way we communicate changes and seek assistance. This one-day course is based
upon presenting numerous changes to all four volumes and provides information from all four
volumes. This course is designed for employees who attended the full four day Appropriations Law
class two or more year ago. The course is 1 days in length and grants 8 Continuing Professional
Education units.
OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to address:
- Changes to the guidance presented in Volumes I, II and III of the GAO's guidance.
- New responsibilities dictated by recent legislation and the current path for an agency seeking
guidance, assistance, and answers. - Guidance in Volume IV of The Principles of Federal Appropriations Law.
- Technological changes and current sources of help.
CONTENT
Class consists of lecture, workshops, and case studies designed to illustrate the process and
procedures. Topics include a discussion of changes or a restatement of the general principles of:
- Nature of Appropriation Law
- Legal basis of Appropriations
- Administrative Discretion
- Availability as to Time, Purpose, and Amount
- Continuing Resolutions
- Obligations
- Liability and Relief
- Volume III and IV, Acquisition of Property and Services, Real Property and
- Miscellaneous Topics and Index
AUDIENCE
This course is most beneficial to those who have previously attended an Appropriations Law course,
or have practical experience and an understanding of the subject.
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