Appropriations Law

Where and how to find guidance to address an appropriations law issue may not be readily apparent—and the consequences may be harsh if you get it wrong. This course builds on the principles of…

Where and how to find guidance to address an appropriations law issue may not be readily apparent—and the consequences may be harsh if you get it wrong. This course builds on the principles of appropriations law to guide participants through the process of analyzing and researching an appropriations law issue, then defending the ultimate decision to stakeholders.

Discover how to properly use federally appropriated funds to be compliant with federal appropriations law. Guided by GAO’s Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), you will learn to…

Discover how to properly use federally appropriated funds to be compliant with federal appropriations law. Guided by GAO’s Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), you will learn to comply with relevant laws and regulations, gain a deeper understanding of contracting and procurement activities, and reinforce understanding through scenario-based exercises. You obtain the crucial background, tools, and techniques to make sound decisions concerning appropriated funds back on the job.

Federal employees often face serious repercussions when Federally-appropriated funds are used incorrectly. Complying with appropriations law requirements is a critical aspect of the work performed by…

Federal employees often face serious repercussions when Federally-appropriated funds are used incorrectly. Complying with appropriations law requirements is a critical aspect of the work performed by stewards of Federal funding. By exploring The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book) Volume I and part of Volume II, you will learn about the availability, purpose, amount, and time restrictions of Federally-appropriated funds, and will be able to apply these requirements to avoid Antideficiency Act violations.

Discover how to steward federally appointed funds correctly in order to remain compliant with appropriations law requirements and avoid serious repercussions. By exploring the Government…

Discover how to steward federally appointed funds correctly in order to remain compliant with appropriations law requirements and avoid serious repercussions. By exploring the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), Volume I and part of Volume II, you will learn about the availability of federally appropriated funds. You’ll delve into the three pillars—purpose, time, and amount—and will learn to apply the principles to avoid Antideficiency Act violations.

Refresh your knowledge of appropriations law basics and gaining a deeper understanding of the latest changes and developments to help ensure the proper use of federally appropriated funds. Through…

Refresh your knowledge of appropriations law basics and gaining a deeper understanding of the latest changes and developments to help ensure the proper use of federally appropriated funds. Through interactive case studies based on recent GAO decisions and focusing on key concepts of appropriations law, learn how to identify changes in policy and their impact to avoid Antideficiency Act (ADA) violations.

The Antideficiency Act (ADA) is the set of rules and regulations governing Federal appropriations and has ramifications for both agencies and individual employees. You will learn the legal provisions…

The Antideficiency Act (ADA) is the set of rules and regulations governing Federal appropriations and has ramifications for both agencies and individual employees. You will learn the legal provisions surrounding the acceptance of gifts, travel benefits, and other illegal augmentations to an appropriation.

Understand the various aspects of federal business activities, such as reimbursables, revolving funds, and user charges, to comply with legal requirements for government business transactions. You…

Understand the various aspects of federal business activities, such as reimbursables, revolving funds, and user charges, to comply with legal requirements for government business transactions. You will learn how to properly apply the basic tenets of appropriations to your agency transactional work by examining and discussing the requirements of Chapter 12 from Volume 3 of the third edition of the GAO Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book) and other guidelines.

Learn how Congress is organized, how it functions, and how to interact with congressional committees that oversee agency programs and appropriated funds. You will establish a working knowledge of…

Learn how Congress is organized, how it functions, and how to interact with congressional committees that oversee agency programs and appropriated funds. You will establish a working knowledge of Congress by exploring best practices for interacting with key players and applying proven budget development, presentation, and justification techniques.

Explore the ways that the DoD must comply with an exceptionally broad spectrum of relevant laws and regulations relating to appropriation laws and guidelines. You’ll learn about appropriation law…

Explore the ways that the DoD must comply with an exceptionally broad spectrum of relevant laws and regulations relating to appropriation laws and guidelines. You’ll learn about appropriation law constraints, flexibilities, and unique DoD exceptions with regard to the legal availability of appropriated funds, how to apply DoD funding principles and obligation rules, and recognize what constitutes a legal obligation.

Develop a working knowledge of appropriations law outlined in the Red Bookto help you better navigate the grants process. This includes knowing when appropriated funds are available. This is an…

Develop a working knowledge of appropriations law outlined in the Red Book to help you better navigate the grants process. This includes knowing when appropriated funds are available. This is an elective course in the Federal Track of the GMCP™.