·         Appropriations Law Basics

·         Appropriations and Committees

·         Resources Available for Appropriations Law Research

·         General Topics

·         Module Capstone: Case Studies for Introduction and Legal Framework

Module 2: Purpose Law: Factors, Requirements, and Guidance

·         Factors to Consider in Purpose Law

·         Requirements and Guidance

·         Module Capstone: Purpose Law: Factors, Requirements, and Guidance

Module 3: Legal Availability of Funds as to Time

·         Bona Fide Needs Rule

·         Time-Related Requirements

·         Module Capstone: Legal Availability of Funds as to Time

Module 3: Amount and Antideficiency Act Violations

·         Following the Antideficiency Act

·         Module Capstone: Amount and Antideficiency Act Violations

Module 4: Obligation, Continuing Resolutions, and Accountable Officers

·         Obligations

·         Continuing Resolution Requirements

·         Accountable Officers

• Module Capstone: Obligation, Continuing Resolutions, and Accountable Officers