Various Sections – Completed Full Review to ensure policy is current and relevant.
Section 0901 Overview – Updated the key points section to capture the main points made in this chapter.
Section 0903 Definitions – Added and updated current definitions to enhance reader understanding of PYRs.
Section 0904 Roles and Responsibilities – Updated roles and responsibilities to add Key Official titles to policy.
Section 0905 Policies – Added new policy section to provide guidance on how VA will use Anticipated Authority; updated various sections of the policy and included language to address the treatment of PYRs in VA’s accounting system; and added language to emphasize OMB Circular A-11 footnote A-1 to enhance reader understanding and provide clarification on how to track and manage PYRs.
Section 0906 Authorities and References – Updated authorities and references to update links to provide the latest guidance on PYRs.
Section 0907 Rescissions – Rescinded policy dated November 2018 and Appendix A dated May 2019.
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