Explore the Antideficiency Act (ADA) in detail, covering its history, major provisions, real-world violations, and strategies for compliance. Ideal for federal employees responsible for the legal use of appropriated funds.
Overview
Syllabus
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.
Taught by
Alan B. Robinson, Kent Miller, and Alan McCain
