Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (Red Book)
The Principles of Federal Appropriations Law, commonly referred to as the Red Book, is a multi-volume treatise published by GAO concerning federal fiscal law. The publication provides text discussion with reference to specific legal authorities to illustrate the principles discussed, their application, and exceptions. The legal authorities include GAO decisions and opinions, judicial decisions, statutory provisions, and other relevant sources.
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Third Edition
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Third Edition, Volume IGAO-04-261SP, January 1, 2004
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Third Edition, Volume IIGAO-06-382SP, February 1, 2006
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Third Edition, Volume IIIGAO-08-978SP, September 1, 2008
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Third Edition: Index and Table of Authorities (Supersedes GAO-06-1059SP)GAO-09-576SP, August 6, 2010
Interactive Index and Table of Authorities
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Annual Update of the Third Edition (Volumes I, II and III)GAO-12-413SP, March 8, 2012
Second Edition
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Second Edition, Volume III - no longer updated since topics covered are no longer GAO’s responsibilityOGC-94-33, November 1, 1994
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law
Second Edition, Volume V – Index and Table of Authorities for Second Edition; use to research Volume III, Second EditionGAO-02-271SP, April 1, 2002