Tracking apportionments reveals if agencies follow the rules as the fiscal year ends
Tracking apportionments reveals if agencies follow the rules as the fiscal year ends  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Sep 25 2025
Description: As agencies figure out how to obligate funds before the fiscal year ends, the apportionment database offers a way to assess whether executive branch spending aligns with congressional intent. From impoundments to rescissions, it’s a key tool for tracking compliance, transparency, and the balance of fiscal power. Here to explain how it all fits together is Program Integrity Fellow with Arnold Ventures, Doug Criscitello.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.