Each core competency requires CDFM candidates to demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge elements for each module. Below are the elements for Module 1.
Government Resource Management Environment (30%)
- Functions of the three branches of the federal government
- Checks and balances between government branches
- Preparation and structure of the federal budget
- Sources and applications of federal funds
- Relationship of the defense budget to gross domestic product
- Relationship of the defense budget to the federal budget
Manpower Management (20%)
- Determination of peacetime requirements
- Determination of mobilization requirements
- Manpower management terminology
- Relevant legal authorities
- Relevant Circulars and Regulations
Personnel Management (15%)
- Evaluation tools and criteria
- Conflict resolution
- Relevant legal authorities
- Relevant Circulars and Regulations
Management Responsibility for Internal Control (15%)
- Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act
- Internal Control Standards
- Relevant laws
- Relevant Circulars and Regulations
Fiscal Law (20%)
- Constitutional authorities
- Congressional budget resolutions
- Congressional authorization and appropriation
- Federal agency authorities
- Availability of appropriations
- Availability of revolving funds
- Reprogramming
- Continuing Resolutions
- Anti-Deficiency Act