38 USC 313 - Availability of appropriations

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§ 313.

Availability of appropriations

(a)

Funds appropriated to the Department may remain available until expended.

(b)

Funds appropriated to the Department may not be used for a settlement of more than $1,000,000 on a construction contract unless—

(1)

the settlement is audited by an entity outside the Department for reasonableness and appropriateness of expenditures; and

(2)

the settlement is provided for specifically in an appropriation law.

(Added Pub. L. 102–83, § 2(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 383.)

cite as: 38 USC 313