Who issues apportionments, in coordination with whom?

• A. OMB in coordination with DoD Comptroller.
• B. DoD Comptroller in coordination with OMB.
• C. The President in coordination with DoD Comptroller.
• D. DoD procurement office.

Answer: (B)

Apportionment is the process of distributing available budget authority into specific time periods and programs so that spending stays within what has been appropriated. In DoD, the responsibility for issuing these apportionments lies with the DoD Comptroller, who manages budget execution for the department. This is done in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget, which provides the policy guidance and must approve the apportionment plan to ensure it aligns with the President’s budget and fiscal controls. The President sets overall policy, but routine apportionments to DoD funds are issued by the DoD Comptroller with OMB collaboration. The DoD procurement office does not issue apportionments.