[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2, Parts 700 to 1199] [Revised as of January 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR792.203] [Page 72] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued) PART 792--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS--Table of Contents Subpart B--Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for Lower income Employees--What Is the New Child Care Legislation and to Whom Does It Apply? Sec. 792.203 Should we notify anyone of our intention to initiate a program and when can the obligation be made? Yes, you must provide notice to the House Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service and General Government and to the Senate Subcommittee on Treasury and General Government and to your appropriations subcommittees prior to the obligation of funds. This is a Congressional notification requirement. You must also notify OPM of your intention. Funds can be obligated immediately after notifications have occurred.