Allocate Resources to Operating Component Managers

What Happens

The agency's operating components must divide resources in the operating plan to the lowest level of responsibility for the use and management of resources.   These levels are called "responsibility centers," generally identified as divisions or equivalent elements.

Why

Operating component managers are delegated authority to spend funds as authorized by the allocations process.  The allocations set levels of resources.   Funds controls are implemented at this level - legally binding constraints exist to assure that managers do not exceed them.

Agency and Operating Component Actions

Timing

Starts during the budget preparation activities.  Detailed planning for use of the funds takes place during the operating planning process.  Changes and adjustments take place throughout the year.

Documents and Links

Only internal agency plans, not generally available to the public.