Appropriations Law Seminar

Overview

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.

Who Attends

This course is designed for everyone who deals with money in the Federal government, including budget analysts, accountants, auditors, contracting officers, program managers, government purchase card holders and approving managers, and attorneys.

Course Level: Basic
CLP: 32 | CPE: 32
Duration: 4 Days

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June 22 - June 25, 2026

Class ID: 265111014

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8 AM - 4 PM EST

July 14 - July 17, 2026

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July 21 - July 24, 2026

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August 10 - August 13, 2026

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August 17 - August 20, 2026

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September 1 - September 4, 2026

Class ID: 265111021

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September 14 - September 17, 2026

Class ID: 265111022

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October 6 - October 9, 2026

Class ID: 265111025

Washington, DC

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October 13 - October 16, 2026

Class ID: 265111026

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November 2 - November 5, 2026

Class ID: 265111027

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December 7 - December 10, 2026

Class ID: 265111029

Washington, DC

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December 14 - December 17, 2026

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Learning Objectives

Identify and apply the basic concepts and principles of appropriations law
Determine the correct course of action when funds need to be reprogrammed or transferred or when laws are in conflict or unclear
Determine the legal availability of appropriations based on purpose, applying the Purpose Law and Necessary Expense Doctrine
Determine the legal availability of appropriations based on time, applying the Bona Fide Needs Rule
Determine the legal availability of appropriations based on amount, avoiding violations of the Antideficiency Act (ADA)
Identify what constitutes a legal obligation and its impact on appropriations law principles
Describe the unique considerations for a continuing resolution
Identify the terms under which accountable officials may be granted relief from financial responsibility

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Appropriations Law Seminar

Overview

Who Attends

For Groups

Available Dates

Learning Objectives

Additional Features

Credits

This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

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Elective Courses

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Course Topics

Appropriations Law Refresher and Update

Fiscal Law in DoD