Finance
FAA
Financial Administration Act
In plain English
The statute governing how public money is managed, spent and accounted for.
Where you’ll see it
Finance. Sections 32 and 34 are cited constantly for spending and certification authority.
Example
“Do you have section 34 authority?”
Are you authorized to certify that the goods or services were actually received?
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