Course Overview
Level 1 introduces the purpose statute, time and amount principles, the Antideficiency Act, fiscal controls, and a disciplined approach to common appropriations-law questions.
Who Should Attend
Federal employees, managers, program and budget analysts, contracting and grants personnel, attorneys, certifying officials, and fund-control professionals.
Program Details
- Instructional time: 6 hours
- Delivery: Instructor-guided online / virtual
- Instructor: ADR Academy / Guno O. Ritfeld and approved faculty, as assigned
- Assessment standard: 80%
- Certificate: Issued after all completion requirements are verified
Learning Outcomes
- Apply purpose, time, and amount principles to realistic federal spending decisions.
- Identify Antideficiency Act and fund-control risks before an obligation is made.
- Research and document fiscal-law issues using authoritative sources.
- Communicate a defensible recommendation and appropriate escalation path.
Completion Requirements
- Complete every required module and applied scenario.
- Score at least 80 percent on knowledge checks and the final assessment.
- Submit the required evaluation and any instructor-assigned work product.
Learner Support
Learner support is provided through ADR Academy. Contact ceu@adraceu.com or (703) 584-5504 if you need technical or instructional assistance.
