Description:
This one-day course explores the Antideficiency Act (ADA in depth. It uses the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (Red Book), Chapter 6, as the textbook, along with case studies based on actual ADA violation reports. OMB Circular A-11, Section 145 (reporting requirements), is also provided. Participants learn the history of the ADA, applicable sections of the U.S. Code, and how they apply to agency operations. The relationship between purpose or time violations, and ADA violations, is thoroughly discussed. Investigation and reporting requirements are presented as well as penalties that may be imposed on violators. Several methods for violations of the ADA are suggested. An analysis of all ADA violations reported from 2005 through 2016 is presented that summarizes violations by agency, type of violation, and discipline taken against responsible individuals.
Duration:
1 day
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
Learn techniques for using appropriate repetition to clarify communications.
Credits:
8 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Assess and evaluate propriety of administrative decisions.
- Understand the appropriations process and terms associated with the ADA.
- Know exceptions to the ADA Understand reporting and investigation requirements Assess agency vulnerability to ADA violations.
- Avoid ADA violations.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code FINC7207-001 | Start Date Jun 10, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 10, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $579.00 | |
| Session Code FINC7207-002 | Start Date Jul 17, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 17, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $579.00 | |
| Session Code FINC7207-003 | Start Date Sep 04, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 04, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $579.00 |
- Review appropriations law principles and the appropriations process
- Lump sum versus line item appropriations
- History of the ADA
- Major provisions of the ADA
- Augmentation
- Investigations
- Penalties
- Reporting requirements
- Analysis of ADA violations: 2005-2016
- Case studies
Other Recommended Courses:
- Advanced Appropriations Law (FINC9100)
- Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update (FINC8147)
