the Appropriations Compliance and Training Act

Mandatory Education on Financial Law: The bill requires training on essential legal frameworks like the "Purpose Statute," the "Antideficiency Act," and the "Impoundment Control Act of 1974" (Section 2(a)(b)(2)). This ensures employees understand the rules regarding the obligation and expenditure of appropriated funds.

Transparency in Agency Performance: Agency heads must publish statistics regarding employee compliance with the training on the agency's public website (Section 2(a)(c)). This provides public insight into how well agencies are following these new rules.

Clear Career Documentation: The bill requires a permanent notation in an employee's official personnel record file every time they complete the required training (Section 2(a)(c)).

Financial Penalties for Employees: Employees who fail to complete the training within 45 days may be prohibited from receiving performance bonuses or increases in their basic rate of pay (Section 2(a)(b)(1)(A)(ii)).

Loss of Work Authority and Access: Employees who do not comply after 45 days may be suspended from supervisory authority over budget execution or financial decision making (Section 2(a)(b)(1)(A)(i)). If they remain noncompliant after 60 days, they are suspended from accessing agency information technology systems, computer networks, email, and financial management systems (Section 2(a)(b)(2)).

Strict Dead-lines for New Appointees: Individuals appointed to a covered position must complete the training within 60 days of their appointment (Section 2(a)(a)(2)).

Personnel Record Notations: Employees who fail to comply will have a notation of such noncompliance placed in their official personnel record file (Section 2(a)(b)(1)(B)).