The appropriations law answer book : a Q & A guide to fiscal law / William G. Arnold.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arnold, William G., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Budget--Law and legislation--United States--Miscellanea.

Budget.

United States--Appropriations and expenditures--Miscellanea.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Question and answer guide to fiscal law

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Virginia : Management Concepts, 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Get the Complete Answers to Your Appropriations Law QuestionsScrutiny of the use of federal funds-and the people handling those funds-has never been greater. Yet federal personnel often don't know all the rules. What might seem like a logical, efficient action could very well be illegal.Now, there is an easy-to-use, straightforward guide to help everyone involved with appropriated funds. The Appropriations Law Answer Book: A Q&A Guide to Fiscal Law is the "go-to" resource for answers to fiscal law questions that arise in the federal workplace. This book condenses the content of the 2,000+ page

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright; About the Author; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Overview of Appropriations Law; Appropriations Law Basics; Appropriations Terminology; Budget Authority; Types of Appropriations; Appropriations Versus Authorizations; Interpreting Legislation; Chapter 2: Purpose; Necessary Expense Doctrine; Specific Categories of Expenditures-The Rules; Training; Travel; Books and Periodicals; Charities and Civic Programs; Meetings; Entertainment; Child Care and Elder Care; Fines and Penalties; Gifts and Awards; Insurance; Memberships and Dues; Business Cards

Medical Care and Health-Related ItemsOffice Decorations; Greeting Cards; Ceremonial Items; Certifications and Licenses; Clothing; Commuting, Parking, and Flexiplace; Motor Vehicles; Rewards; Taxes and Fees; Unanswered Purpose Questions; Chapter 3: Time; Bona Fide Needs Rule; Bona Fide Needs Rule for Materials; Bona Fide Needs Rule for Services; Replacement Contracts; Contract Modifications; Grants and Cooperative Agreements; Advance Payments; Account Closing and Cancellation of Funds; Barring Act; Ratifications; Chapter 4: Amount (The Antideficiency Act)

Budget Submission versus Budget ExecutionLump Sum versus Line Item Appropriations and Earmarks; Antideficiency Act; Indemnification Agreements; Purpose and Time Violations versus Antideficiency Act; Exceptions; Apportionment; Voluntary Services; The Prohibition of Augmentation; Miscellaneous Receipts; Loss of or Damage to Government Property; Fees, Fines, and Penalties; Economy Act Reimbursements and Revolving Funds; Gifts and Donations to the Government; Antideficiency Act Violation Penalties; Agency Reporting Procedures; Analysis of Antideficiency Act Reports

Preventing Violations of the Antideficiency ActChapter 5: Obligation of Appropriations; The Nature of Obligations; Criteria for Recording Obligations; Contracts; Interagency Transactions; Grants; Employment; Travel; Contingent Liabilities; Chapter 6: Intragovernmental Transactions; Reimbursements; Economy Act Orders and Non-Economy Act Orders; Revolving Funds; User Fees; Chapter 7: Continuing Resolutions; Chapter 8: Accountability and Liability of Individuals; Chapter 9: Grants and Agreements; Chapter 10: Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities

Appendix 1: Can Your Agency Use Appropriated Funds for Meals and Light Refreshments?Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523097098

1523097094

9781567263633

1567263631

OCLC:

1020496922