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Course 5111 | Virtual | Classroom
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
Price: $ 1769.00 
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Course Details
Volume Discounts (5+ Seats)
Private Group TrainingAvailable Dates
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June 22 - June 25, 2026
Class ID: 265111014
Virtual
8 AM - 4 PM EST
July 14 - July 17, 2026
Class ID: 265111016
Washington, DC
8 AM - 4 PM EST
July 21 - July 24, 2026
Class ID: 265111017
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
August 10 - August 13, 2026
Class ID: 265111019
Washington, DC
8 AM - 4 PM EST
August 17 - August 20, 2026
Class ID: 265111020
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
September 1 - September 4, 2026
Class ID: 265111021
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
September 14 - September 17, 2026
Class ID: 265111022
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
October 6 - October 9, 2026
Class ID: 265111025
Washington, DC
8 AM - 4 PM EST
October 13 - October 16, 2026
Class ID: 265111026
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
November 2 - November 5, 2026
Class ID: 265111027
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
December 7 - December 10, 2026
Class ID: 265111029
Washington, DC
8 AM - 4 PM EST
December 14 - December 17, 2026
Class ID: 265111030
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
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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