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“It's a violation of federal law for an officer or an employee of the United States government to make or authorize an expenditure or obligation exceeding the amount we've appropriated.” quote by Ted Yoho
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“It's a violation of federal law for an officer or an employee of the United States government to make or authorize an expenditure or obligation exceeding the amount we've appropriated.”

Ted Yoho

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Source Congressional Record, 2015

Government employees must not spend beyond the budget set by law, ensuring fiscal responsibility.

In simple terms: No overspending allowed.

Key Takeaway

Respect budget limits.

Themes

law budget ethics

Mood

formal pragmatic

Type

legal instructional

When to use this quote

  • public spending
  • contracting
  • grant management

Key Concepts

fiscal policy government accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance compliance and practicality?
  • What safeguards prevent overspending?
A Different Perspective

Complex projects may need flexibility beyond strict caps.

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