Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 96 Part 1.djvu/949

 PUBLIC LAW 97-258—SEPT. 13, 1982

96 STAT. 907

subchapter and beginning before March 2 shall increase on March 1 by the percent change computed under subsection (a)(1), adjusted to the nearest.1 percent. If a percent change computed under subsection (a)(2) of this section indicates a rise in the Index, an annuity payable under this subchapter and beginning before September 2 shall increase on September 1 by the percent change computed under subsection (a)(2), adjusted to the nearest.1 percent. (c)(1) An increase under this section may not be more than an increase prescribed under section 8340(b) of title 5. 5 USC 8340. (2) An annuity under section 772 of this title may not be more than the basic pay of the Comptroller General. § 778. Dependency and disability decisions The General Counsel of the General Accounting Office shall decide a question of dependency, disability, or dependency and disability under sections 773-776 of this title. A decision under this section is final. § 779. Use of appropriations Annuities and refunds under this subchapter shall be paid by the Comptroller General from appropriations of the General Accounting Office.

SUBTITLE II—THE BUDGET PROCESS OHAPTER

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11. THE BUDGET AND FISCAL, BUDGET, AND PROGRAM INFOR- 1101 MATION. 13. APPROPRIATIONS 1301 15. APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTING 1501

CHAPTER 11—THE BUDGET AND FISCAL, BUDGET, AND PROGRAM INFORMATION Sec. 1101. 1102. 1103. 1104. 1105. 1106. 1107. 1108. 1109. 1110. 1111. 1112. 1113. 1114.

Definitions. Fiscal year. Budget ceiling. Budget and appropriations authority of the President. Budget contents and submission to Congress. Supplemental budget estimates and changes. Deficiency and supplemental appropriations. Preparation and submission of appropriations requests to the President. Current programs and activities estimates. Year-ahead requests for authorizing legislation. Improving economy and efficiency. Fiscal, budget, and program information. Congressional information. Budget information on consulting services.

§1101. Definitions In this chapter— (1) "agency" includes the District of Columbia government but does not include the legislative branch or the Supreme Court. (2) "appropriations" means appropriated amounts and includes, in appropriate context— (A) funds; (B) authority to make obligations by contract before appropriations; and

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