The Anti-Deficiency Act

[Bob78164]

I've sometimes wondered why Administrations that were at odds with Congress regarding appropriations didn't try to work around the limitations by getting someone to volunteer to do the work for free (or, more likely, paid by a political ally).

Now I know. 31 U.S.C. § 1342. This Act prevents federal employees from accepting volunteer services that aren't authorized by Congress (except in cases of imminent danger to life and limb). --Bob

[earendel]

I've sometimes wondered why Administrations that were at odds with Congress regarding appropriations didn't try to work around the limitations by getting someone to volunteer to do the work for free (or, more likely, paid by a political ally).

Now I know. 31 U.S.C. § 1342. This Act prevents federal employees from accepting volunteer services that aren't authorized by Congress (except in cases of imminent danger to life and limb). --Bob

I could have told you that. I just completed a 2-hour fiscal law refresher course and that's one of the modules.

[Appa23]

I've sometimes wondered why Administrations that were at odds with Congress regarding appropriations didn't try to work around the limitations by getting someone to volunteer to do the work for free (or, more likely, paid by a political ally).

Now I know. 31 U.S.C. § 1342. This Act prevents federal employees from accepting volunteer services that aren't authorized by Congress (except in cases of imminent danger to life and limb). --Bob

I could have told you that. I just completed a 2-hour fiscal law refresher course and that's one of the modules.

Now, let's discuss the difference between voluntary and gratuitous services.

[Bob78164]

I've sometimes wondered why Administrations that were at odds with Congress regarding appropriations didn't try to work around the limitations by getting someone to volunteer to do the work for free (or, more likely, paid by a political ally).

Now I know. 31 U.S.C. § 1342. This Act prevents federal employees from accepting volunteer services that aren't authorized by Congress (except in cases of imminent danger to life and limb). --Bob

I could have told you that. I just completed a 2-hour fiscal law refresher course and that's one of the modules.

Now, let's discuss the difference between voluntary and gratuitous services.

You have successfully piqued my curiosity. --Bob