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Course 1051 | Virtual | Classroom
Appropriations Law for Contracting Professionals
Overview
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.
Who Attends
Participants include contracting professionals who deal with funding in the federal government and seek to improve job performance. Individuals taking this class may hold the positions with the following titles: contracting officers, contract specialists, procurement analysts, CORs, contract or leasing specialists, or technical or functional personnel.
Course Level: Basic
CLP: 24 | CPE: 24
Duration: 3 Days
Price: $ 1429.00 
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Course Details
Volume Discounts (5+ Seats)
Private Group TrainingAvailable Dates
Guaranteed to Run are designated with a 
September 8 - September 10, 2026
Class ID: 261051005
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
November 23 - November 25, 2026
Class ID: 261051007
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
December 14 - December 16, 2026
Class ID: 261051008
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply introductory appropriations law terminology and principles
- Determine the legal availability of appropriations based on purpose by applying the Purpose Law and Necessary Expense Doctrine to contracting and procurement actions
- Learn how to apply the Bona Fide Need Rule to determine when an appropriation may be obligated
- Determine the legal availability of appropriations based on amount in contracting and procurement actions, avoiding violations of the Antideficiency Act (ADA)
- Identify key issues and special considerations for contracting related to ratification, interagency transactions, continuing resolution, and real property
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