Reobligation Policy

Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 621

Revision Date: 05/19/2008
Responsible Office: M/CFO/FPS
File Name: 621mab_051908

Overview

Prior to FY 2002, unexpended obligated balances for most program funds were available until expended pursuant to Section 511 of USAID’s Appropriation Act. (See ADS 621.3.11). In the FY 2002 Appropriations Act, Congress put a cap on how long USAID appropriations can be made available for reobligation. Deobligated funds from most FY 2002 appropriations and beyond will remain available for an additional four years of reobligation (for new obligations) from the date on which the availability of such funds would otherwise have expired.