[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[National Science Foundation]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Research and Related Activities
For necessary expenses in carrying out the National Science
Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-1875), and the Act to
establish a National Medal of Science (42 U.S.C. 1880-1881); services as
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; maintenance and operation of aircraft and
purchase of flight services for research support; acquisition of
aircraft; [$2,545,700,000] $2,846,800,000, of which not to exceed
[$228,530,000] $244,960,000, shall remain available until expended for
Polar research and operations support, and for reimbursement to other
Federal agencies for operational and science support and logistical and
other related activities for the United States Antarctic program; the
balance to remain available until September 30, [1999] 2000: Provided,
That receipts for scientific support services and materials furnished by
the National Research Centers and other National Science Foundation
supported research facilities may be credited to this appropriation:
Provided further, That to the extent that the amount appropriated is
less than the total amount authorized to be appropriated for included
program activities, all amounts, including floors and ceilings,
specified in the authorizing Act for those program activities or their
subactivities shall be reduced proportionally[: Provided further, That
$40,000,000 of the funds available under this heading shall be made
available for a comprehensive research initiative on plant genomes for
economically significant crops]. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations
Act, 1998.)
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Identification code 49-0100-0-1-999 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Biological sciences............. 324 371 418
00.02 Computer and information science
and engineering............... 273 284 331
00.03 Engineering..................... 349 358 401
00.05 Geosciences..................... 444 455 507
00.06 Mathematical and physical
sciences...................... 693 716 792
00.07 Social, behavioral and economic
sciences...................... 123 131 150
00.09 U.S. Polar research program..... 162 166 182
00.10 U.S. Antarctic logistical
support activities............ 63 63 63
00.11 Critical Technologies Institute. 3 3 3
09.01 Reimbursable programs............. 77 123 100
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10.00 Total obligations............... 2,511 2,670 2,947
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested....... 2 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 2,510 2,669 2,947
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 3
22.30 Unobligated balance expiring...... -1
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2,514 2,671 2,947
23.95 New obligations................... -2,511 -2,670 -2,947
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested............. 2
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 2,432 2,546 2,847
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 1
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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 2,433 2,546 2,847
Permanent:
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 73 121 100
68.10 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources............. 4 2
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 77 123 100
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 2,510 2,669 2,947
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
72.40 Obligated balance: Uninvested... 2,259 2,522 2,817
72.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 14 18 20
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 2,273 2,540 2,837
73.10 New obligations................... 2,511 2,670 2,947
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2,232 -2,373 -2,612
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -11
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -3
Unpaid obligations, end of year:
74.40 Obligated balance: Uninvested... 2,522 2,817 3,152
74.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 18 20 20
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 2,540 2,837 3,172
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 634 662 740
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1,525 1,590 1,772
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 59 103 80
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 14 18 20
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2,232 2,373 2,612
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -73 -98 -100
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -23
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -73 -121 -100
88.95 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources................. -4 -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 2,433 2,546 2,847
90.00 Outlays........................... 2,159 2,252 2,512
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The research and related activities appropriation enables the United
States to uphold world leadership in all aspects of science and
engineering. This appropriation provides resources for NSF to achieve
the following outcome goals: discoveries at and across the frontier of
science and engineering; connections between discoveries and their use
in service to society; and a diverse, globally-oriented workforce of
scientists and engineers. Research activities will contribute to the
achievement of these goals through expansion of the knowledge base;
integration of research and education; stimulation of knowledge transfer
among academia and the public and private sectors; and bringing the
perspectives of many disciplines to bear on complex problems important
to the nation. This appropriation supports NSF's active development of
performance indicators that tie to the key program functions of Research
Project Support, Research Facilities, and Education and Training.
Funding for all program activities in the Research and Related
Activities Appropriation, except for U.S. Antarctic Logistical Support
Activities, is proposed as part of the Research Fund for America. This
proposal highlights the Administration's priority to providing needed
and sustained investments in important Federal research programs on a
deficit neutral basis. A discussion of the Research Fund for America,
and two other funds for the environment and transportation, can be found
in section II of the Budget volume.
The major research program activities of the Foundation are:
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Biological sciences.--This activity promotes scientific progress
in biology through support of research ranging from the study of
molecules, through cells and organisms, to studies of ecosystems.
This activity also supports a comprehensive research initiative on
plant genomes, including research on economically significant crops.
Computer and information sciences and engineering.--Research is
directed at ``information technology'' in the broadest sense of the
term, ranging from fundamental theory to systems engineering.
Engineering.--Research supported by this activity aims to
increase U.S. engineering capability and strength, and focus that
capability and strength on areas which are relevant to national
problems and long-term needs. This activity also includes small
business innovation research.
Geosciences.--This research advances knowledge of the properties
and dynamics of the planet Earth.
Mathematical and physical sciences.--Research in this activity
is directed at increasing understanding of natural laws and
phenomena. It includes research in mathematical sciences, astronomy,
physics, chemistry, and materials science.
Social, behavioral and economic sciences.--This activity
supports research in social, behavioral and economic sciences,
facilitates international scientific cooperation, and funds science
resources studies.
U.S. polar research programs.--This activity supports Arctic and
Antarctic research and operational science support and other related
activities for the United States polar research programs. This
activity includes funding for the expenses of the Arctic Research
Commission.
U.S. Antarctic logistical support activities.--This activity
provides necessary expenses for reimbursing Federal agencies for
logistical and other related activities for the United States
Antarctic logistical support activities.
Critical Technologies Institute.--This activity supports a
federally-funded research and development center that provides
analytical support to the Executive Branch.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0100-0-1-999 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Direct obligations:
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 4 4 4
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 5 5 5
25.2 Other services.................. 16 17 17
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 2 2 2
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 98 103 108
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 99 104 109
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 2,210 2,312 2,602
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 2,434 2,547 2,847
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 77 123 100
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99.9 Total obligations............... 2,511 2,670 2,947
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 49-0100-0-1-999 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 3 3 3
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Academic Research Infrastructure
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0150-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations (object class
41.0)........................... 30
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested....... 30
23.95 New obligations................... -30
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 208 139 62
73.10 New obligations................... 30
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -98 -77 -42
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 139 62 20
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 98 77 42
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 98 77 42
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The academic research infrastructure facilities activity was
terminated in FY 1997. A program to support the acquisition of major
research instrumentation is funded through the Research and related
activities appropriation beginning in FY 1997.
Major Research Equipment
For necessary expenses of major construction projects pursuant to
the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, [$109,000,000]
$94,000,000, to remain available until expended[, of which $35,000,000
shall become available on September 30, 1998]. For necessary expenses of
the Large Hadron Collider, to become available on October 1 of the
fiscal year specified and remain available until expended, as follows:
for fiscal year 2000, $15,900,000; for fiscal year 2001, $16,370,000;
for fiscal year 2002, $16,860,000; and for fiscal year 2003, $9,720,000.
For necessary expenses of the redevelopment of the South Pole Station
and associated costs, to become available on October 1 of the fiscal
year specified and remain available until expended, as follows: for
fiscal year 2000, $22,400,000; and for fiscal year 2001, $13,500,000.
(Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and
Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0551-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 76 113 94
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested....... 4
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 80 109 94
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 80 113 94
23.95 New obligations................... -76 -113 -94
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested............. 4
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 80 109 94
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 166 109 146
73.10 New obligations................... 76 113 94
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -133 -76 -89
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 109 146 151
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 5 11 9
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 128 65 80
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 133 76 89
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 80 109 94
90.00 Outlays........................... 133 76 89
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0551-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities...................... 21 78 42
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 55 35 52
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99.9 Total obligations............... 76 113 94
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The Major research equipment activity supports the construction and
procurement of unique national research platforms and major research
equipment. Performance is measured against established construction
schedules, costs and milestones.
Funding for Major Research Equipment is proposed as part of the
Research Fund for America. This proposal highlights the Administration's
priority to providing needed and sustained investments in important
Federal research programs on a deficit neutral basis. A discussion of
the Research Fund for America, and two other funds for the environment
and transportation, can be found in section II of the Budget volume.
Salaries and Expenses
For salaries and expenses necessary in carrying out the National
Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-1875);
services authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of passenger motor vehicles;
not to exceed $9,000 for official reception and representation expenses;
uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901-5902;
rental of conference rooms in the District of Columbia; reimbursement of
the General Services Administration for security guard services [and
headquarters relocation; $136,950,000]; $144,000,000: Provided, That
contracts may be entered into under ``Salaries and expenses'' in fiscal
year [1998] 1999 for maintenance and operation of facilities, and for
other services, to be provided during the next fiscal year. (Departments
of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0180-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Administration and management..... 134 137 144
09.01 Reimbursable programs............. 4 5 5
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10.00 Total obligations............... 138 142 149
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 138 142 149
23.95 New obligations................... -138 -142 -149
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 134 137 144
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 4 5 5
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 138 142 149
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 21 19 15
73.10 New obligations................... 138 142 149
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -138 -146 -148
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 19 15 16
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 119 122 128
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 15 19 15
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 4 5 5
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 138 146 148
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -4 -5 -5
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 134 137 144
90.00 Outlays........................... 135 141 143
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This account provides funds to administer and manage NSF programs.
NSF continues to develop performance measures for use in the
administration and management of NSF programs. These measures are used
for program development and performance monitoring.
Funding for Salaries and Expenses is proposed as part of the
Research Fund for America. This proposal highlights the Administration's
priority to providing needed and sustained investments in important
Federal research programs on a deficit neutral basis. A discussion of
the Research Fund for America, and two other funds for the environment
and transportation, can be found in section II of the Budget volume.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0180-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 67 69 72
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 8 8 8
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 2 2 2
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 77 79 82
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 14 15 15
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 4 4 4
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 16 16 17
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 3 3 4
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 2 2 4
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 6 6 1
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 4 4 5
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 1 2
31.0 Equipment....................... 5 5 9
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 134 137 144
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 4 5 5
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99.9 Total obligations............... 138 142 149
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 49-0180-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 1,162 1,150 1,150
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Office of Inspector General
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General as
authorized by the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended,
[$4,850,000] $5,200,000, to remain available until September 30, [1999]
2000. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban
Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998.)
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0300-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 5 5 5
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested....... 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 5 5 5
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 6 5 5
23.95 New obligations................... -5 -5 -5
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 5 5 5
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 1 1 1
73.10 New obligations................... 5 5 5
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -5 -5 -5
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 1 1 1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 4 4 4
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1 1 1
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 5 5 5
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 5 5 5
90.00 Outlays........................... 5 5 5
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This appropriation provides agencywide audit and investigative
functions to identify and correct management and administrative
deficiencies which create conditions for existing or potential instances
of fraud, waste, and mismanagement consistent with the Inspector General
Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 3).
Funding for Office of Inspector General is proposed as part of the
Research Fund for America. This proposal highlights the Administration's
priority to providing needed and sustained investments in important
Federal research programs on a deficit neutral basis. A discussion of
the Research Fund for America, and two other funds for the environment
and transportation, can be found in section II of the Budget volume.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0300-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 3 3 3
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 5 5 5
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 49-0300-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 46 46 46
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Education and Human Resources
For necessary expenses in carrying out science and engineering
education and human resources programs and activities pursuant to the
National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-
1875), including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109 and rental of
conference rooms in the District of Columbia, [$632,500,000]
$683,000,000, to remain available until September 30, [1999] 2000:
Provided, That to the extent that the amount of this appropriation is
less than the total amount authorized to be appropriated for included
program activities, all amounts, including floors and ceilings,
specified in the authorizing Act for those program activities or their
subactivities shall be reduced proportionally. (Departments of Veterans
Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1998.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0106-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Educational system reform....... 103 103 117
00.02 Experimental Program to
Stimulate Competitive Research
(EPSCoR)...................... 38 38 38
00.03 Elementary, secondary and
informal education............ 197 183 200
00.04 Undergraduate education......... 87 101 111
00.05 Graduate education.............. 71 74 76
00.06 Human resource development...... 73 78 80
00.07 Research, evaluation and
communication................. 50 56 61
09.01 Reimbursable programs............. 3 5 5
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10.00 Total obligations............... 622 637 688
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 622 637 688
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
22.30 Unobligated balance expiring...... -1
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 622 637 688
23.95 New obligations................... -622 -637 -688
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 619 632 683
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 3 5 5
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 622 637 688
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 783 815 873
73.10 New obligations................... 622 637 688
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -579 -579 -618
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -10
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 815 873 943
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 97 101 109
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 479 473 504
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 3 5 5
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 579 579 618
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -3 -5 -5
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 619 632 683
90.00 Outlays........................... 576 574 613
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Education and human resources (EHR) activities provide a
comprehensive set of programs that further NSF's goal of promoting
excellence in U.S. science, mathematics, engineering, and technology
(SMET) education and scientific literacy. At the pre-kindergarten
through grade 12 (pre K-12) level, EHR catalyzes systemic reform of SMET
education in states, cities, school districts, and rural areas. Its pre
K-12 programs provide new instructional materials and pedagogical
techniques that incorporate the latest advances in teaching, learning,
and educational technologies. They provide enrichment activities for
teachers and students. Undergraduate initiatives improve curriculum in
all SMET fields and lead reform efforts in mathematics, chemistry, and
other disciplines. EHR pro-
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grams strengthen laboratory course offerings and enhance faculty.
Programs for advanced technological education strengthen education for
students preparing to enter the high-technology workforce. Graduate
level support is directed primarily to research fellowships and
traineeships to guarantee the U.S. world leadership in science and
technology. All EHR programming focuses on broadening participation of
groups underrepresented in SMET fields. The experimental program to
stimulate competitive research (EPSCoR) broadens participation of states
and regions in science and engineering. EHR supports research that
advances SMET education, as well as development and effective
implementation of learning technologies. Evaluation and communications
activities ensure accountability by developing indicators that measure
program impact and inform the education community of best practices and
relevant information. This appropriation also supports NSF's active
development of performance indicators that tie to the key program
functions of education and training and research project support.
Funding for Education and Human Research is proposed as part of the
Research Fund for America. This proposal highlights the Administration's
priority to providing needed and sustained investments in important
Federal research programs on a deficit neutral basis. A discussion of
the Research Fund for America, and two other funds for the environment
and transportation, can be found in section II of the Budget volume.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0106-0-1-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Direct obligations:
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 2 2 2
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 9 9 9
25.2 Other services.................. 8 8 8
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 6 6 6
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 594 607 658
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 619 632 683
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 3 5 5
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99.9 Total obligations............... 622 637 688
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Trust Funds
Donations
Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-8960-0-7-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............
Receipts:
02.01 Donations to the National Science
Foundation...................... 37 40 37
Appropriation:
05.01 Donations......................... -37 -40 -37
07.99 Total balance, end of year........
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-8960-0-7-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Ocean drilling programs........... 17 17 17
00.02 Gifts and donations............... 7 7 7
00.06 Gemini telescope.................. 8 16 13
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10.00 Total obligations............... 32 40 37
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested....... 8 14 14
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 37 40 37
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 46 54 51
23.95 New obligations................... -32 -40 -37
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested............. 14 14 14
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
60.27 Appropriation (trust fund,
indefinite)..................... 37 40 37
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 11 17 17
73.10 New obligations................... 32 40 37
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -25 -40 -37
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Uninvested... 17 17 17
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 14 40 37
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 11
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 25 40 37
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 37 40 37
90.00 Outlays........................... 25 40 37
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This account consists of contributions from foreign governments,
organizations and individuals to fund various cooperative efforts in
science research and education. These efforts include major
international projects, such as construction of the GEMINI telescope,
and the NSF Ocean Drilling Program. Other smaller activities supported
include cooperative research, joint seminars, exchange of senior
scientists, short-term research development visits, international
conferences, and support for certain special functions of NSF and the
National Science Board. These funds are not otherwise available.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-8960-0-7-251 1997 actual 1998 est. 1999 est.
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25.2 Other services.................... 1 1 1
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities...................... 8 9 9
25.5 Research and development contracts 9 9 9
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 13 21 18
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 31 40 37
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 32 40 37
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