DAFI65-601V1 governs Department of the Air Force budget policy and procedures for using appropriated funds legally and consistently.
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It covers financial management roles, funding responsibilities, statutory limits, funding priorities, and execution plans. It requires funds to support authorized purposes and bona fide needs within the period of availability.
Approve and use funds only for Congressionally authorized purposes. (T-0).
Program, budget and administer appropriated funds in accordance with this Instruction and DAFMAN 65-605, Volume 1. (T-1).
Determine funding priorities, approve execution/spend plans, and ensure funding resources are allocated and executed in a legal, effective, and efficient manner. (T-1). (paragraph 1)
Airmen, Guardians, Commanders and Directors shall obligate and expend funds only for the purposes authorized by law (T-0) and departmental policies. (T-1). (paragraph 1)
Airmen, Guardians, Commanders and Directors also must ensure the obligation and expenditure of appropriated funds are accomplished to fill a bona fide need of the period of availability of the fund or appropriation, as required by 31 USC §1502(a). (T-0). (paragraph 1)