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The DoD then adjusts the POM to ensure each organization's plans are
consistent with DoD guidance. The results are published as the Program
Decision Memorandum.
2.5.1.4 BUDGETS
Budget estimate submission and final publication of the Budget are the next
steps in the process.
2.5.1.5 APPROPRIATIONS
Appropriations are legal authority from Congress to spend dollars on
specific line items, or for specific programs. Appropriations to an
organization are the result of the budget submission, often followed by a long
negotiation process. An appropriation category helps define how funds will
be spent. Congress enacts Public Laws to appropriate funds formally to specify
these categories.
2.5.1.6 OBLIGATION AUTHORITIES
The DoD passes funds via documents called "Obligation Authorities (OAs)." At
the lowest organizational level, the target dollars an organization has
available to spend are usually distributed quarterly.
2.5.1.7 PROGRAM DECISION PACKAGE
The PDP, used in conjunction with budget submissions, explains what is needed,
why it is needed, and the impact to the functional area operational mission if
the program does not receive funding. The PDP is the basic input to the
PPBS. Although the Organization responsible for planning and financial
management (e.g., Plans) writes the PDP, Program Management input is
normally solicited. The document should be kept current. The dollar figures in
the PDP must be supportable and the words must be as compelling as the need.
2.5.2 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS
These documents provide guidance to the people in the organization responsible
for conducting acquisition activities.
2.5.2.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE (PMD)
The PMD is the first document that authorizes a program to begin. The
Program Manager should get a copy and review it thoroughly to determine the
program participants and their roles, the basic operational objectives,
schedule and milestones, and the resources (both people and dollars)
approved by the acquiring organization. The PMD usually identifies a series of
supporting plans to be written (e.g., the Test and Evaluation Master Plan
(TEMP)). If security is a major concern, a separate section of the PMD will
address this topic.
2.5.2.2 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP)
The PMP is written in response to tasking cited in the PMD. The PMP
amplifies the roles, responsibilities, tasks, and objectives called out in the
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