Chapter 8

Supplemental and Deficiency Appropriations

Federal financial managers are often confused about the relationship and differences between supplemental appropriations and deficiency appropriations. This chapter clearly defines each and explains their relationship. The chapter also covers the carryover of the rules and limitations of a regular appropriation to a supplemental appropriation.

103. What is a supplemental appropriation?

A supplemental appropriation is an act appropriating funds in addition to those already provided by an annual appropriations act. Supplemental appropriations provide additional budget authority in situations in which the need for funds is too urgent to be postponed until the next regular appropriation bill is ...

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