From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms
Administrative Division or Subdivision of Funds
Administrative Division or Subdivision of Funds: any apportionment or other distribution of an appropriation or fund made pursuant to the Antideficiency Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 1511-1519). The appropriation may be divided or subdivided administratively within the limits of the apportionment (31 U.S.C. § 1513(d)). The expenditure or obligation of the divided or subdivided appropriation or fund may not exceed the apportionment (31 U.S.C. § 1517(a)).
See also:
Anti Deficiency Act
Also see:
- “Wash, Rinse, and Equal Treatment,” from the House History blog
- Antideficiency Act, GAO
- “Federal Funding Gaps: A Brief Overview,” CRS Report RS20348 (13-page PDF
) - “The Executive Budget Process: An Overview,” CRS Report R42633 (20-page PDF)
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