# Antideficiency Act Course (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/antideficiency-act-course-self-paced>

## Overview

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.

## What you'll learn

- Assess and evaluate the 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.

## Prerequisites

Students should have prior experience working with federal appropriations or budget execution processes, familiarity with relevant laws and regulations such as the U.S. Code and OMB Circular A-11, and a basic understanding of internal controls for the legal use of appropriated funds.

## Curriculum

**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.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $579