begin or continue from year to year. This type of bill sets staffing levels and system
quantities, as well as limits on program funds. However, an authorization bill does not
grant funding. Before becoming law, the Authorization bill must be signed by the
president.
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Authorization Bill
The final phase of the resource allocation process. DoD programs and budgets are
reviewed and often adjusted on the basis of documentation and other factors.
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, Execution Process
Obligation is the binding agreement that will result in outlays immediately or in the
future.
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Obligated
The third phase of the resource allocation process where the funds are now available
to DoD and other federal agencies.
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Apportionment Process
After program budget decision have been issued by DoD, Service Secretaries may
still appeal decisions directly to the SECDEF. The Service, however, is usually required
to provide funding offsets from other programs within the SErvice to "buy back"
programs cited as MBI's.
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Major Budget Issue (MBI)