There is a bona fide need, and the adjustment is within scope
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Expired appropriations are not available to obligate once they expire (if it's not obligated by the expiration date, they are no longer available). However, the unliquidated obligations (funds already obligated but not expensed) are available to use (or create expenditures) for up to five years from the date the funds expire. The obligated funds must be used for the intent they were they originally obligated.See the link below.
expired funds are avaialble for limited use up to how many years after the date the funds expired
expired funds are avaialble for limited use up to how many years after the date the funds expired
Authorizing Official
Expired appropriations are not available to obligate once they expire (if it's not obligated by the expiration date, they are no longer available). However, the unliquidated obligations (funds already obligated but not expensed) are available to use (or create expenditures) for up to five years from the date the funds expire. The obligated funds must be used for the intent they were they originally obligated.See the link below.
The Authorizing Official (AO) is the official at the operational level who has the responsibility for the mission and the authority to obligate funds to support TDY travel
Authorizing Official
Authrized official (AO)
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The three general restrictions on the authority to obligate appropriated funds are: first, funds must be used only for the purpose specified by Congress in the appropriation; second, obligations cannot exceed the amount appropriated; and third, funds must be obligated within the time frame established by the appropriation act, ensuring that they are spent in a timely manner. These restrictions ensure accountability and compliance with legislative intent.