Red Book

Principles of Federal Appropriations Law, also known as the "Red Book", is available for viewing and download via the Government Accountability Office (GAO) website.

Visit the Legal Products page and scroll down to the lower right side until you see the heading Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (Red Book). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files. Click here to download your free copy of Adobe Acrobat.

• Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Volume I (3rd Edition)

Annual Update to the 3rd Edition: For the most current update available, check the Legal Products page on the GAO website (see above). [PDF file]

• Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Volume II (3rd Edition) [PDF file]

• Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Volume III (2nd Edition) [PDF file]

• Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Volume IV (2nd Edition) [PDF file]

• Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Volume V (2nd Edition) [PDF file]

Other useful resources provided via the GAO Legal Products page under the heading "Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (Red Book)" include:

• 2006 Appropriations Law Forum
• 2005 Appropriations Law Forum

For additional information concerning the Red Book, you can contact GAO by e-mail.