The Antideficiency Act is contained in which Title of the United States Code?

• A. Title 5
• B. Title 31
• C. Title 41
• D. Title 10

Answer: (B)

The Antideficiency Act governs federal budget and spending controls, prohibiting obligations or expenditures in the absence of an available appropriation and prohibiting spending beyond appropriation limits. It is codified in Title 31 of the United States Code, which covers money and finance for the federal government. That placement makes sense because the Act focuses on how appropriations are used and ensures fiscal discipline. Titles outside of this area handle different subject matter: Title 5 deals with government organization and personnel, Title 41 concerns contracts and procurement management, and Title 10 covers military forces. So the Act sits under Title 31, reflecting its role in budgetary legality and financial management.