Which office is responsible for the apportionment of funds after appropriation?

Which office is responsible for the apportionment of funds after appropriation?

• A. Office of Management and Budget
• B. GAO
• C. CBO
• D. DoD Comptroller

Answer: (A)

Apportionment is the budget execution step where the total appropriated funds are divided into specific allotments for programs and time periods to prevent overspending and ensure funds are available when needed. The Office of Management and Budget handles this, issuing apportionments to agencies that specify how much can be obligated in each period. The Treasury then disburses payments against these apportioned funds. Other offices like GAO, CBO, or the DoD Comptroller perform audits, analysis, or internal financial management, but the actual apportionment authority rests with OMB.

Apportionment is the budget execution step where the total appropriated funds are divided into specific allotments for programs and time periods to prevent overspending and ensure funds are available when needed. The Office of Management and Budget handles this, issuing apportionments to agencies that specify how much can be obligated in each period. The Treasury then disburses payments against these apportioned funds. Other offices like GAO, CBO, or the DoD Comptroller perform audits, analysis, or internal financial management, but the actual apportionment authority rests with OMB.