GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Annual Update for Managers

The GAO “Red Book” Explained


This course is available for On-Site Training only. We will bring this course to your agency or company.
Contact Don Dickson, On-Site Training Manager at (301) 455-5633 or Don.Dickson@GovernmentTrainingInc.com

Accreditation

This training workshop is recommended for 8 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA, FAC-C and FAC-P/PM requirements. For information on fulfilling core, elective and continuous learning requirements, click here to view OMB Policy Letter.

This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio commission on Continuing Legal Education for 11.50 total CLE hour(s).

Course Description

The legal aspects of federal appropriations are complex and multidimensional. Using the Government Accountability Office's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law as a reference, this seminar examines a summary review of the key appropriations law principles with a special emphasis on the most recent statutory changes and GAO decisions".

Agenda

INTRODUCTION
  • Constitutional basis
  • Legal availability
  • Historical review
AUTHORIZATION vs. APPROPRIATION
  • Relationship
  • Requirement to follow both statutes
  • Resolving conflicts
AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS AS TO PURPOSE
  • General principles
  • The Necessary Expense Rule
  • Specific limitations
AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS AS TO TIME
  • Duration of funds
  • The Bona Fide Needs Rule
  • Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act changes
  • Replacement contracts
  • Contract modifications
  • Year-end disposition of appropriation balances
AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS AS TO AMOUNT
  • The Antideficiency Act
  • Brief history
  • Key provisions
  • Penalties
  • Augmentation basics
OBLIGATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
  • Recording statute
  • Contingent liabilities
  • Deobligation
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Example Attendees Include


  • Program Managers
  • Budget and Finance Officers
  • General Counsel
  • Contract Administrators
  • Acquisition Executives
  • Federal contractors
  • Federal product and services suppliers, systems integrators
  • Acquisition Analysts
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Business Policy & Strategies Offices
  • CFO
  • Budget and Program Analysts
  • Office of the IG
  • Office of the Comptroller
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Course Highlights


  • Proper use guidelines for use of funds by category
  • Terms dictionary – excellent desk reference
  • List of spending traps to avoid
  • Practical exercises – learn by doing
  • All courses taught in our professionally equipped training center with ergonomic seating.
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