During apportionment, who approves the distribution of funds into time periods, activities, or projects?

During apportionment, who approves the distribution of funds into time periods, activities, or projects?

• A. Treasury and GAO
• B. President and OMB
• C. OMB and the agency
• D. Congress and OMB

Answer: (C)

Apportionment translates budget authority into specific timing and program allocations. The agency that will spend the money prepares the apportionment plan, showing how funds are divided across time periods and activities. The central budget office, the Office of Management and Budget, reviews that plan to ensure it aligns with law, policy, and cash needs, and then approves the distribution. Treasury handles the actual cash allocations based on that approved apportionment. So the approval comes from the agency in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget.

Apportionment translates budget authority into specific timing and program allocations. The agency that will spend the money prepares the apportionment plan, showing how funds are divided across time periods and activities. The central budget office, the Office of Management and Budget, reviews that plan to ensure it aligns with law, policy, and cash needs, and then approves the distribution. Treasury handles the actual cash allocations based on that approved apportionment. So the approval comes from the agency in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget.