[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[National Science Foundation]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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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, award-related travel, [$2,770,000,000] $3,004,000,000, of
which not to exceed [$257,460,000] $250,630,000, 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, [2000] 2001: 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 none of the funds appropriated
or otherwise made available to the National Science Foundation in this
or any prior Act may be obligated or expended by the National Science
Foundation to enter into or extend a grant, contract, or cooperative
agreement for the support of administering the domain name and numbering
system of the Internet after September 30, 1998]. (Departments of
Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0100-0-1-999 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Biological sciences............. 356 391 409
00.02 Computer and information science
and engineering............... 269 299 422
00.03 Engineering..................... 343 369 379
00.05 Geosciences..................... 438 473 485
00.06 Mathematical and physical
sciences...................... 687 734 754
00.07 Social, behavioral and economic
sciences...................... 127 137 143
00.09 U.S. Polar research program..... 160 182 188
00.10 U.S. Antarctic logistical
support activities............ 63 63 63
00.11 Integrative activities.......... 130 161 161
09.01 Reimbursable programs............. 65 100 100
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 2,638 2,909 3,104
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 2 41
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 2,675 2,870 3,104
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 4
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2,681 2,911 3,104
23.95 Total new obligations............. -2,638 -2,909 -3,104
23.98 Unobligated balance expiring...... -2
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 41
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 2,546 2,770 3,004
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 2
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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 2,548 2,770 3,004
Permanent:
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 139 100 100
68.10 From Federal sources: Change
in receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............. -12
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 127 100 100
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 2,675 2,870 3,104
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 2,522 2,770 3,227
72.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 18 6 6
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 2,540 2,776 3,233
73.10 Total new obligations............. 2,638 2,909 3,104
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2,387 -2,452 -2,767
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -12
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -4
Unpaid obligations, end of year:
74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 2,770 3,227 3,565
74.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 6 6 6
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 2,776 3,233 3,571
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 549 637 690
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1,711 1,715 1,976
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 115 88 88
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 12 12 12
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2,387 2,452 2,767
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -77 -100 -100
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -62
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -139 -100 -100
88.95 From Federal sources: Change in
receivables and unpaid, unfilled
orders.......................... 12
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 2,548 2,770 3,004
90.00 Outlays........................... 2,248 2,352 2,667
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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; a diverse, globally-oriented workforce of
scientists and engineers; and relevant, timely information on the
national and international science and engineering enterprise. 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 tied to the
key program functions of Research Project Support, Research Facilities,
and Education and Training.
Program activities in the Research and Related Activities
Appropriation, are included in the 21st Century Research Fund.
The major research program activities of the Foundation are:
Biological sciences.--This activity promotes scientific progress in
biology through support of research ranging from
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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 funding for reimbursing Federal agencies for logistical and
other related activities for the United States Antarctic Program.
Integrative activities.--This activity supports emerging cross-
disciplinary research efforts and major research instrumentation. This
activity also provides support for the Science and Technology Policy
Institute.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0100-0-1-999 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct obligations:
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 5 6 7
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 39 39 39
25.2 Other services.................. 1 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 2 2 2
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 104 104 104
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 14 14 14
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 2,407 2,642 2,836
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 2,573 2,809 3,004
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 65 100 100
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 2,638 2,909 3,104
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 49-0100-0-1-999 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 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 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 2
23.98 Unobligated balance expiring...... -2
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 139 74 33
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -63 -41 -22
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -2
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -2
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 74 33 11
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 63 41 22
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 63 41 22
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The academic research infrastructure facilities activity has been
terminated. A program to support the acquisition of major research
instrumentation has been funded through the Research and related
activities appropriation since 1997. This account shows spending from
balances prior to the account restructuring.
Major Research Equipment
For necessary expenses of major construction projects pursuant to
the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, including
award-related travel, [$90,000,000] $85,000,000, to remain available
until expended. 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 2001, $16,400,000;
for fiscal year 2002, $16,900,000; and for fiscal year 2003, $9,700,000.
For necessary expenses of the redevelopment of South Pole station and
associated costs, to become available on October 1, 2000 and remain
available until expended, $13,500,000. For necessary expenses of the
Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation, to become available on
October 1 of the fiscal year specified and remain available until
expended, as follows: for fiscal year 2001, $28,200,000; for fiscal year
2002, $24,400,000; for fiscal year 2003, $4,500,000; and for fiscal year
2004, $17,000,000. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and
Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0551-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total new obligations............. 78 125 85
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 4 35
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 109 90 85
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 113 125 85
23.95 Total new obligations............. -78 -125 -85
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 35
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 109 90 85
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 109 72 139
73.10 Total new obligations............. 78 125 85
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -116 -57 -74
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 72 139 150
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 8 10 9
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 108 47 65
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 116 57 74
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 109 90 85
90.00 Outlays........................... 116 57 74
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0551-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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25.5 Research and development contracts 39 94 17
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 39 31 68
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 78 125 85
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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 included in the 21st Century
Research Fund.
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;
[$144,000,000] $149,000,000: Provided, That contracts may be entered
into under ``Salaries and expenses'' in fiscal year [1999] 2000 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, 1999.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0180-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Administration and management..... 137 144 149
09.01 Reimbursable programs............. 4 5 5
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 141 149 154
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 141 149 154
23.95 Total new obligations............. -141 -149 -154
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 137 144 149
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)....................... 141 149 154
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 19 19 16
73.10 Total new obligations............. 141 149 154
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -140 -152 -154
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 19 16 16
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 123 128 133
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 13 19 16
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 4 5 5
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 140 152 154
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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.................. 137 144 149
90.00 Outlays........................... 136 147 149
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This account provides funds to administer and manage NSF programs.
NSF continually devises and refines performance measures for development
and monitoring of programs.
Salaries and Expenses is included in the 21st Century Research Fund.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0180-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 68 71 74
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 9 10 10
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 2 2 2
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 79 83 86
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 15 16 17
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 4 4 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 15 16 17
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 3 4 3
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1 2
25.2 Other services.................. 2 4 4
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 6 1 1
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 4 5 5
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 2 2
31.0 Equipment....................... 6 8 9
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 137 144 149
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 4 5 5
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 141 149 154
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 49-0180-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 1,134 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,
[$5,200,000] $5,450,000, to remain available until September 30, [2000]
2001. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban
Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0300-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total new obligations............. 5 5 5
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 5 5 5
23.95 Total 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, start of year 1 1 1
73.10 Total new obligations............. 5 5 5
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -5 -5 -5
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 1 1 1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 4 4 4
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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 agency-wide 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).
The Office of Inspector General is included in the 21st Century
Research Fund.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0300-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 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 new obligations........... 5 5 5
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 49-0300-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 44 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, award-related
travel, and rental of conference rooms in the District of Columbia,
[$662,000,000] $678,000,000, to remain available until September 30,
[2000] 2001: 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[:
Provided further, That the Alliances for Minority Participation Program
is renamed the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
Program]. (Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban
Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0106-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Obligations by progam activity:
Direct program:
Appropriated activities:
00.01 Educational system reform... 114 116 114
00.02 Experimental program to
stimulate competitive
research (EPSCoR)......... 38 48 48
00.03 Elementary, secondary and
informal education........ 182 194 194
00.04 Undergraduate education..... 100 101 116
00.05 Graduate education.......... 73 74 70
00.06 Human resource development.. 70 74 74
00.07 Research, evaluation and
communication............. 56 55 62
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00.91 Subtotal appropriated
activities................ 633 662 678
H-1B non-immigrant petitioner
fee activities:
01.01 Scholarships for individuals
(low-income students)..... 21 25
01.02 Grants for enrichment
courses................... 3 4
01.03 Systemic reform activities.. 3 4
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01.91 Subtotal H-1B non-immigrant
petitioner fee activities. 27 33
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02.00 Total direct obligations........ 633 689 711
09.01 Reimbursable programs............. 6 15 15
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 639 704 726
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 638 704 726
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 639 704 726
23.95 Total new obligations............. -639 -704 -726
23.98 Unobligated balance expiring...... -1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 632 662 678
Permanent:
60.25 Appropriation (special fund,
indefinite)................... 27 33
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 6 15 15
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 638 704 726
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 815 860 937
73.10 Total new obligations............. 639 704 726
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -582 -627 -683
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -11
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 860 937 980
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 83 86 88
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 493 499 547
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 6 42 48
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 582 627 683
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -6 -15 -15
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 632 689 711
90.00 Outlays........................... 576 612 668
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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 curricula in
all SMET fields and lead reform efforts in mathematics, chemistry, and
other disciplines. EHR pro- 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 and
education 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
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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. Also
included within EHR are funds resulting from the collection and use of
H-1B non-immigrant fees, for scholarships, enrichment courses, and
systemic reform activities. This appropriation also supports NSF's
active development of performance indicators tied to the key program
functions of Education and Training and Research Project Support.
Education and Human Research programs are included in the 21st
Century Research Fund.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-0106-0-1-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct obligations:
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 2 2 3
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 17 20 20
25.2 Other services.................. 1 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 612 666 687
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 632 689 711
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 6 15 15
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 639 704 726
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Trust Funds
Donations
Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 49-8960-0-7-251 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............
Receipts:
02.01 Donations to the National Science
Foundation...................... 45 45 45
Appropriation:
05.01 Donations......................... -45 -45 -45
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 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Ocean drilling programs........... 19 18 18
00.02 Gemini telescope.................. 25 20 20
00.03 Other............................. 5 7 7
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 49 45 45
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 14 10 10
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 45 45 45
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 59 55 55
23.95 Total new obligations............. -49 -45 -45
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 10 10 10
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
60.27 Appropriation (trust fund,
indefinite)..................... 45 45 45
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 17 22 22
73.10 Total new obligations............. 49 45 45
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -44 -45 -45
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 22 22 22
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 20 45 45
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 24
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 44 45 45
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 45 45 45
90.00 Outlays........................... 44 45 45
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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 operation and 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 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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25.2 Other services.................... 1 1 1
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities...................... 11 11 11
25.5 Research and development contracts 9 9 9
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 28 24 24
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 49 45 45
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