Section 809 Panel - Recommendation #42 - Reduce Budgetary Uncertainty, Increase Funding Flexibility, and Enhance the Ability to Effectively Execute Sustainment Plans and Address Emergent Sustainment Requirements

Abstract

Budgetary uncertainty and limited funding flexibility have hampered the Department of Defense's ability to effectively execute sustainment plans and address emergent sustainment requirements. This recommendation improves sustainment funding by increasing below-threshold reprogramming levels, extending the carry-over period, extending time to execute funding when affected by a continuing resolution, and clarifying Financial Management Regulation rules on reprogramming.