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
The Anti-Deficiency Act
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The Anti-Deficiency Act
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Re: The Anti-Deficiency Act
I could have told you that. I just completed a 2-hour fiscal law refresher course and that's one of the modules.Bob78164 wrote: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
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Re: The Anti-Deficiency Act
Now, let's discuss the difference between voluntary and gratuitous services.earendel wrote:I could have told you that. I just completed a 2-hour fiscal law refresher course and that's one of the modules.Bob78164 wrote: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
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Re: The Anti-Deficiency Act
You have successfully piqued my curiosity. --BobAppa23 wrote:Now, let's discuss the difference between voluntary and gratuitous services.earendel wrote:I could have told you that. I just completed a 2-hour fiscal law refresher course and that's one of the modules.Bob78164 wrote: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
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