Description:
This course provides a periodic refresher and update on federal appropriations law that is needed for the following reasons: 1) Congress passes new laws from time to time; 2) Federal Courts issue new decisions that set precedent; 3) The Comptroller General occasionally renders new decisions or modifies existing decisions. This course brings you up-to-date on all of these changes to federal appropriations law. Participants will learn to apply appropriations law concepts by completing case studies based on Comptroller General decisions.
Duration:
2 days
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for federal government employees and contractors who have already taken Federal Appropriations Law FINC7100D. In general, an employee should take this refresher and update course if 18 months or more have elapsed since taking the 4-day course.
Credits:
16 CPEsLearning Outcomes:
- Evaluate propriety of administrative decisions.
- Apply Comptroller General decisions.
- Assist in the legal obligation of funds.
- Avoid Anti-Deficiency Act violations.
- Record obligations properly.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code FINC8147-001 | Start Date Jul 22, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 23, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $959.00 | |
| Session Code FINC8147-002 | Start Date Aug 13, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 14, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $959.00 | |
| Session Code FINC8147-003 | Start Date Sep 24, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 25, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $959.00 | |
| Session Code FINC8147-004 | Start Date Dec 10, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 11, 2025 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $959.00 |
- Module 1 Introduction
- Module 2 Legal Framework
- Module 3 Availability as to Purpose
- Module 4 Reserved for Future Use
- Module 5 Availability as to Time
- Module 6 Availability as to Amount
- Module 7 Recording of Obligations
- Module 8 Continuing Resolutions
- Module 9 Liability and Relief of Accountable Officers
Other Recommended Courses:
- Antideficiency Act (FINC7207)
- Advanced Appropriations Law (FINC9100)
- DoD Fiscal Law Principles (FINC8200)
- Appropriations Law for Reimbursements, Revolving Funds, and User Fees (FINC9115)
