Virginia construction law deskbook law practice book. The comptroller general of the united states heads the gao, an investigative arm of congress charged with examining all matters relating to the receipt, disbursement, and use of public funds. The army judge advocate general schools 2019 fiscal law deskbook, and 3 the dod financial management regulation dod fmr, 7000. Sja branches international and operational law branch jao. Contract and fiscal law department fiscal law deskbook or another detailed authority. Government contracting officers on contract formation and administration issues, or be designated to fill such positions upon course completion. Knowing the fiscal laws pertaining to appropriated dollars enable us to avoid funding violations and, or find a way to legally support commanders. Fiscal law deskbook, 2014, chapter 2 library of congress. The virginia construction law deskbook provides essential reference and expert guidance and analysis to navigate through the issues faced by the construction law attorney. Comptroller general and government accountability office gao. In the next edition, expected in 2011, we plan to include among others the following. Appropriation law questions contract administration. Fiscal law deskbook, 2011 pdf free online publishing. Fiscal law is the body of law that governs how federal agencies may use the funds appropriated to it by congress that, believe it or not, are grounded in the u.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ethics counselors deskbook this page is the ethics counselors deskbook with explanations and applicable references to rules and regulations. See the below links for a more detailed explanation of these issues. Foia including appeals from lower level denials advises the secretary of the air force and staff on various federal claims statutes that that allow compensation for personal injury, death, or. Contract and fiscal law department, the judge advocate generals. The deskbook for procurement professionals the fourth edition of government contract law is a comprehensive, step by step guide through all aspects of federal government contracting and incorporates numerous significant changes in procurement since the third edition was published. Roots of fiscal law can be traced back to the constitution constitution separates responsibilities of power among the 3 branches of governmentfederal statutes. Fox provides legal advice to the office of the secretary of the air force about the proper use of appropriated funds, antideficiency act issues, pay, allowances, and claims. Ia law is a specialized area of fiscal law and is explored in detail in chapter 6 of the fiscal law deskbook. The supreme court of the united states, the federal judicial center, and the united states sentencing commission are hereby authorized, now and hereafter, to enter into contracts for the acquisition of severable services for a period that begins in one fiscal year and ends in the next fiscal year and to enter into contracts for multiple years for the acquisition of property and.
This publication is used as a deskbook for instruction at various commander courses at air university. Don fox gave an excellent briefing about fiscal law. Each chapter addresses a separate ethics topic and provides an introduction with explanation of the applicable references to rules and regulations and ethical principles in each area. Virginia construction law deskbook law practice book virginia cle.
Brigade judge advocate, 35th air defense artillery brigade, osan air. Strike cell judge advocate, 1st infantry division, erbil, iraq, 2017. The military commander and the law is a publication of the judge advocate generals school. This is the second edition of the nato legal deskbook, a revised, updated and restructured version of the 2008 edition. Government fiscal year 2018 the analytical perspectives volume presents analyses that highlight specific subject areas or provide other significant data that place the presidents 2018 budget in context and assist the public, policymakers, the media, and researchers in better understanding the budget. The document contains many links to gao cases provided by gao. The virginia construction law deskbook provides essential reference and expert guidance and analysis to navigate through the issues faced by the. Fiscal law overview ethics counselors deskbook november 20 5 e. Fiscal law specialty, the judge advocate generals legal center and school, 2018. At the end of the period of availability, 30 september of the particular year, the appropriation expires, and it is no longer available for new obligations. This post highlights the golden rules of fiscal law.
The judge advocate generals legal center and school. The federal government is accountable for how its agencies and grantees spend hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars and is responsible for safeguarding those funds against improper payments and recouping those funds when improper payments occur. Here is a listing of references for you to keep updated andor research issues that. Principles of federal appropriations law, also known as the red book, is gaos multivolume treatise concerning federal fiscal law. It also serves as a helpful reference guide for commanders in the field, providing general guidance and helping commanders to. It also means of or relating to finances or financial matters. Tool to help in determination of the proper use of funds.
The motto of fiscal lawyers and the supreme court is to show where congress says you can, not where you cant. This key area deals with the financial managers knowledge of the law regarding availability of appropriations as to purpose, time and amount, applicable comptroller general decisions. The ia fiscal law applies whenever the primary beneficiary of the purchase is a different usg agency. The bona fide needs rule in federal contracting, certain sections of the government accountability offices principles of federal appropriations law the red book are used.
This edition includes a new chapter on subcontractors and suppliers, as well as coverage of changes in state and federal law. Agency has a need for, but cannot obtain the item, in the current fy delivery delay must not be excessive. Fiscal means of or relating to government expenditures, revenues, debt or taxation. The library of congress through the federal research division provides. Brown securities law and practice deskbook remains your definitive onevolume guide to the securities act of 1933 securities act, the securities exchange act of 1934 exchange act, relevant rules and regulations and key case law. Attorneys must currently be assigned to department of defense positions that require them to provide legal advice to u. New for 2018 the criminal law department at the judge advocate generals legal center and school, us army, tjaglcs produces deskbooks as a resource for judge advocates and paralegals, in training and in the field. The national defense authorization act for fiscal year 1991 public law 101510, november 5, 1990 made major changes to the appropriation life cycle.