Mod 3.1 Flashcards
In the department of defense, final decisions of fiscal law questions are officially rendered by whom?
DOD general counsel, courts
Federal appropriations law can be categorized into which three topical areas?
Purpose, time, and amount
What are the basic types of budget authority used in the federal government?
Appropriations Contract authority Borrowing authority Monetary credits Offsetting collections and receipts Loan and loan guarantee authority
Annual appropriations remain available for new obligations for how long?
They normally remain available for new obligations for one fiscal year
Operation and maintenance is an example of what type of appropriation?
Annual appropriation
RDT& E is an example of what type of appropriation?
Multi year appropriation
Budget authority does not expire in what type of appropriation?
No year appropriating
Article 1, section 9, of the US Constitution gives the power to appropriate funds for operating the government to which branch of the government?
Legislative branch
Which law established the house and senate budget committees and the Congressional budget office?
Congressional budget act of 1974
What are the three tests that must be met for use of the necessary expense doctrine?
Must bear a logical relationship
Not prohibited by law
Not funded elsewhere
Who are determined to be accountable officers in the department of defense?
Certifying and dispersing officers and accountable officials
Who grants relief of liability to a certifying officer for erroneous or illegal payments in the department of defense?
Defense finance and accounting service
What type of budgetary resources remains available for new obligations for more than one fiscal year?
Multiyear authority
What type of budgetary resources remain available for new obligations until the purpose for which they were provided is carried out?
No year authority
What type of congressional resolution can be thought of as a temporary appropriations act?
Continuing resolution
