Separate Authorization and Appropriation Processes: Are We Beyond Their Usefulness?

Abstract

This paper investigates the need for separate authorization and appropriation bills during the budget process. It traces the evolution of the two committees in each House to provide an understanding of their structure and responsibilities. Analyzing the Reagan budgets, it provides the assessment that the Army did not gain a clear advantage from either bill; however, duplication is clearly evident in the budget process. It further provides a negative evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the dual process citing duplication and conflict between the authorization and appropriations committees as the root cause. The paper recommends the need for changing the paradigm; a single process resulting in a single bill would enhance the efficiency and improve the effectiveness of the budget process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 17, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249532

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  • Michael H. Jackson

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  • United States Army War College

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