GovernmentLaws
General Appropriations Act (GAA)
Often called GAA
The yearly budget law. Its general rules set government pay items like PERA and the net pay floor.
Most useful for: Government
- In real life
- The FY 2026 GAA is RA 12314. Sec. 63 sets PERA, Sec. 64 the uniform allowance.
- Why it matters to you
- Some government pay rules change only through it, once a year.
An explanation to help you read your pay, not a ruling on your case. Your employer, the agency or DOLE has the final word.