If DoD pursues funding for a New Start outside the latest President's Budget, what reprogramming action is required?

• A. Administrative Change
• B. Unfunded Mandates Reprogramming
• C. Emergency Reprogramming
• D. Congressional Prior Approval Reprogramming

Answer: (D)

When funds are moved to a New Start that isn’t included in the latest President’s Budget, congressional oversight is required before the transfer can occur. This is handled through Congressional Prior Approval Reprogramming, which means you must obtain explicit permission from Congress prior to obligating any funds for that new start. This mechanism ensures the legislative branch reviews and authorizes budget changes that introduce a program not currently funded in the President’s Budget.

Other reprogramming actions exist for different situations: an Administrative Change handles internal reallocations without congressional action, Emergency Reprogramming is for urgent, unforeseen needs, and Unfunded Mandates Reprogramming relates to mandated activities that lack funding. But for a New Start outside the current Budget, only Congressional Prior Approval Reprogramming fits.