[kristianbrigman]

It's always been clear to me that federal agencies aren't allowed to spend money that congress hasn't authorized.

It's been less clear to me whether federal agencies are obligated to spend money that congress has authorized.

[djur]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_Budget_and_Imp...

[kristianbrigman]

Thanks, I had to dig, but impoundment looks like what i need to research.