What is the Purpose statute under the ADA?

• A. 31 USC 1342
• B. 31 USC 1341
• C. 31 USC 1301
• D. 31 USC 1502

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that appropriations must be used only for the purpose Congress specified. The Purpose Statute requires that funds be applied only to the objects for which they are made, tying every obligation and expenditure to the congressional intent behind the appropriation. This keeps budget authority from being diverted to activities or programs not explicitly authorized by the appropriation, and it means if a different use is needed, a new or amended appropriation (or statutory authority) is required. In practice, this protects the integrity of the budget by ensuring funds go to what was actually funded.