Federal Finance

15+ years in federal financial management — Pentagon GS-15, DoD OIG, U.S. Army. Deep expertise in federal budget policy, internal controls, and audit readiness.

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Pentagon GS-15

15+

Years Experience

Federal Finance

3

Major Agencies

Pentagon · OIG · Army

Federal Budget Lifecycle

1

Formulation

18 months ahead

Agencies develop internal budget requests. OMB A-11 guidance issued. Peter's role: prepare Congressional justification materials.

2

President's Budget

Feb (Year N)

President submits budget to Congress. Detailed appendix and analytical perspectives published.

3

Congressional Action

Feb–Sep

Budget Committees, Appropriations Committees mark up bills. Continuing resolutions common.

4

Enactment

Oct 1 (ideal)

Appropriations signed into law. Agencies receive spending authority (BA, obligations, outlays defined).

5

Execution

Year N

Agency executes budget — allotments, apportionments, commitments, obligations, expenditures tracked.

6

Audit & Reporting

Nov (following year)

Annual Financial Report published. Independent auditor issues opinion. Findings remediated for next cycle.

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