GMIG's Appropriations Law course provides learners with a working knowledge
of the law’s principles and purposes. Our course instructors present both practical and theoretical
information using a blend of lectures, case studies, and participatory class exercises. Student
participation in class exercises ensures that they master the analytical framework necessary for
addressing real-world appropriations issues. The course topics addressed over the two days cover
the purpose, amount, and time issues involved in federal appropriations, including the necessary
expense doctrine, the bona fide needs rule, and the Anti-Deficiency Act. This course covers the key
elements in the body of case law commonly called the "Red Book."