An Analysis to Lengthen Operation and Maintenance Budget to 2-Year and Allow a Carryover of Expired Funds to the End of the First Quarter of the Subsequent FY

Abstract

In this thesis, I propose the extension of the operation and maintenance (O and M) appropriation or period of availability from one year to two years, along with allowing a carryover of the expired funds to cover new starts and program increases during a continuing resolution. I present both the advantages and disadvantages that such policy change would bring and argue that the advantages far outweigh the concerns raised by Congress and those who oppose the two-year proposal. Extending O and M funding availability to two years would alleviate the spike of end-of-year obligations and lower the amount of expired unobligated funds, leading to fiscal and program stability. I also discuss the opponents' main argument against such a policy shift; i.e., Congres's perceived loss of control. This policy proposal, if implemented, would bring much-needed budgetary flexibility and procurement stability throughout the fleet and to the DOD in general.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2022
Accession Number
AD1213758

Entities

People

  • Alioune S. Diop

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Federal Budgets
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Maintenance
  • Management Personnel
  • Money
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Public Administration
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Strategic Security Studies