# 32.702 Policy.

No officer or employee of the Government may create or authorize an obligation in excess of the funds available, or in advance of appropriations (Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C.1341 ), unless otherwise authorized by law. Before executing any contract, the contracting officer shall-

(a) Obtain written assurance from responsible fiscal authority that adequate funds are available or

(b) Expressly condition the contract upon availability of funds in accordance with 32.703-2.

    [48 FR 42328, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 51 FR 2665, Jan. 17, 1986]