# 45 C.F.R. § 73.203 (2026): Use of Government funds

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_203

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 73.203 (2026)
- **Heading:** Use of Government funds
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Part 73: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT / Subpart B: Conduct on the Job / § 73.203: § 73.203   Use of Government funds.

## Text

(a) An employee must not:
(1) Improperly use official travel;
(2) Improperly use payroll and other vouchers and documents on which Government payments are based;
(3) Take or fail to account for funds with which the employee is entrusted in the employee's official position; or
(4) Take other Government funds for personal use.
Violations of these prohibitions carry criminal penalties.
(b) In addition, employees must avoid wasteful actions or behavior in the performance of their assigned duties.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 73.201 (2026) § 73.201   Courtesy and consideration for others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_201.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.202 (2026) § 73.202   Support of Department programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_202.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.203 (2026) § 73.203   Use of Government funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_203.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.204 (2026) § 73.204   Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_204.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.205 (2026) § 73.205   Conduct in Federal buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_205.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 73.206 (2026) § 73.206   Other prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P73_S73_206.md)

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