How does a working capital fund differ from other appropriations?
Other appropriations are authorized from Congress to use a specified amount of funds for a specific purpose for a specific time period. Working capital funds are primarily resourced from funds provided from customer appropriations to a working capital fund business entity in exchange for goods/services provided. Working capital funds, unlike most appropriations, do not have a fiscal year limitation which allows for more efficient management of operations. Additionally, working capital funds are available for a more general purpose – to continue operations of the working capital fund business entity.
