Issues were raised concerning the State Department's and Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) actions to obligate and apportion funds for the United Nations that were not yet appropriated, but were subsequently covered by a continuing resolution. It was determined that State and OMB: (1) did not actually apportion and obligate the funds until after Congress passed the resolution; and (2) acted...

You question whether the funds intended for the United Nations in the appropriation "Contributions to International Organizations" (International Organizations) and in the appropriation "Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities" (Peacekeeping) were properly apportioned and obligated. Acknowledging that the request was being submitted in advance of enactment of either a regular appro...