# 45 CFR § 73.203: Use of Government funds

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.203

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 73.203
- **Heading:** Use of Government funds
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > PART 73—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT > Subpart B—Conduct on the Job

## 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 CFR § 73.101 § 73.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.101.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.102 § 73.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.102.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.103 § 73.103 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.103.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.201 § 73.201 Courtesy and consideration for others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.201.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.202 § 73.202 Support of Department programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.202.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.203 § 73.203 Use of Government funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.203.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.204 § 73.204 Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.204.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.205 § 73.205 Conduct in Federal buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.205.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.206 § 73.206 Other prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.206.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.301 § 73.301 Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.301.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.302 § 73.302 Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.302.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.303 § 73.303 Reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.303.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.401 § 73.401 Gifts and decorations from foreign governments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.401.md)
- [45 CFR § 73.402 § 73.402 Acceptance of travel and subsistence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-73.402.md)

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