Define and compare reprogramming and transfers. Identify which is the more serious budgetary action and explain why.

What will be an ideal response?


Reprogramming refers to the shifting of funds within a specific appropriations account. Transfers involve transferring funds from one appropriations account to another. Transfers are the more serious budgetary action because money is taken from one account to supplement or add to another, whereas reprogramming only involves shifting money within a single appropriations account.

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