Antideficiency Act Course (Self-Paced)
IDFINC7207SP

Module 1: Participant and Course Introductions

• Meet the instructor, fellow participants, and understand course expectations.
• Review the objectives, learning outcomes, and daily schedule.
• Understand class guidelines and participation requirements.

Module 2: Antideficiency Act Case Studies

• Analyze real-world ADA violations drawn from GAO and agency reports.
• Apply statutory requirements to complex funding scenarios.
• Evaluate the circumstances, responsible parties, and corrective actions in each case.
• Explore distinctions between purpose, time, and amount violations.

Module 3: OMB Circular A-11, Section 145

• Understand official reporting requirements for ADA violations.
• Review the process for preparing reports to the President, Congress, and GAO.
• Identify the types of violations that must be reported under federal law.
• Learn procedures for coordination between agencies when violations involve multiple entities.

Module 4: Examples from GAO’s ADA Database

• Review recent ADA violation reports submitted to GAO by federal agencies.
• Analyze trends, common causes, and frequent violation categories.
• Understand remedial actions taken by agencies to prevent recurrence.

Module 5: PowerPoint Charts

• Study key ADA provisions, statutory requirements, and GAO interpretations.
• Review major components of appropriations law, including lump sum vs. line item funding and earmarks.
• Examine the relationship between appropriations law and ADA enforcement.
• Understand penalties, investigation procedures, and preventive measures for ADA compliance.