DAFPD65-6 — Budget

DAFPD65-6 governs the formal process of prioritizing and using appropriated funds to support Department of the Air Force missions.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD65-6
  • Title: BUDGET
  • Date: 2023-09-27

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DAFPD65-6 establishes policies for budget formulation, justification, execution, and funding flexibility, and addresses Anti-deficiency Act violations. It assigns financial management, budget, and funding responsibilities across the Department of the Air Force.

Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Air Force, the United States Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Budget formulation and execution
  • Appropriated funds
  • Budget authority and allotments
  • Anti-deficiency Act violations
  • Funding priorities
  • Air Force Working Capital Fund accounts

Questions and answers

What must appropriated funds be used for?

The Department of the Air Force ensures appropriated funds, including expired funds and Air Force Working Capital Fund accounts, are used only for authorized purposes, as enacted by Congress, as required by Title 31 United States Code Section 1301, Application, and implemented under Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force directives and instructions. (paragraph 1)

What must budget documents issued to subordinate activities avoid?

The Department of the Air Force ensures that Budget Authority/Allotment, and the Air Force Working Capital Fund Annual Operating Budget documents issued to subordinate activities do not exceed the authority received by the issuing activity. (paragraph 1)

What action is required for Anti-deficiency Act violations?

The Department of the Air Force takes timely and aggressive action to identify, investigate, report, and process Anti-deficiency Act violations. (paragraph 1)

Who establishes Department of the Air Force budget policies and procedures?

Establishes Department of the Air Force budget policies and procedures for budget formulation, justification and execution. (paragraph 2)

What must commanders do when using appropriated funds?

Approve and use appropriated funds only for authorized purposes. (paragraph 2)

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