USC 1517 is commonly known as which act?

• A. Anti-Deficiency Act
• B. Government Procurement Act
• C. Budget Control Act
• D. Federal Accounting Act

Answer: (A)

This question centers on a fundamental rule that governs how federal funds are spent. The Anti-Deficiency Act is the standard reference for prohibiting improper spending: agencies may not obligate or expend money without an appropriation, and they may not incur obligations or make payments in excess of what has been funded. It ensures that spending aligns with what Congress has authorized and budgeted, preventing commitments before funds are available and keeping financial activity within approved limits. That clarity is why this act is the commonly used name associated with this code section. Other named acts don’t match this specific code section or the budgeting control it represents, so they aren’t the correct association here.