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When talking about moving monies out of one appropriation to another, we are looking at General Transfer Authority (GTA). GTA is discretionary flexibility given to the SecDef by Congress to move monies around. It is a general provision in each year’s DoD appropriation act.
The request is routed through the service management chain to the SecDef who makes the determination that the movement of monies is necessary and in the national interest.
Note: There are several caveats that might elevate this kind of transfer to a Congressional prior approval reprogramming which would require OMB approval as well as Congressional involvement.
-- Exceeding $10M increase in procurement funding; $15M for O&M -- Any increase or decrease in a Congressional 'special-interest item' -- Increasing unit quantities on a major procurement program -- Plussing up any program previously denied congressional funding
Source: DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) 7000.14-R Vol3, Ch6
We always recommend that in dealing with financial policy, you consult your local comptroller and legal organizations.
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