Appropriations Law: Principles and Practice

Learn How to Safely Use Appropriated Funds In the past, finding answers to tough questions on appropriations law has meant consulting multiple government volumes, circulars, and regulations. No more! Appropriations Law: Principles and Practice compiles all the information you need in a single concise reference, ideal for finding fast answers to questions that come up in everyday practice. In easy-to-read, user-friendly language, you ll Get an overview of the federal budgetary process Learn why commitments and obligations are critical in analyzing fiscal law problems Discover how to apply Congressional time, purpose, and amount limitations Find how fiscal rules apply to intergovernmental acquisitions and disbursements, collections, and reimbursements Learn what you can do when there is a funding gap Understand the liability of accountable officers Features of this Unique Handbook The first comprehensive source of information on fiscal law Quick answers to questions that arise in day-to-day operations Dozens of practical examples to show how principles are applied Discussion problems and exam questions to reinforce learning Written in plain language for easy comprehension Ideal for all contracting and financial managers, legal advisors, and financial management students