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
Formulation
18 months aheadAgencies develop internal budget requests. OMB A-11 guidance issued. Peter's role: prepare Congressional justification materials.
President's Budget
Feb (Year N)President submits budget to Congress. Detailed appendix and analytical perspectives published.
Congressional Action
Feb–SepBudget Committees, Appropriations Committees mark up bills. Continuing resolutions common.
Enactment
Oct 1 (ideal)Appropriations signed into law. Agencies receive spending authority (BA, obligations, outlays defined).
Execution
Year NAgency executes budget — allotments, apportionments, commitments, obligations, expenditures tracked.
Audit & Reporting
Nov (following year)Annual Financial Report published. Independent auditor issues opinion. Findings remediated for next cycle.
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