Ala. Code § 45-8A-23.175: Allotments Constitute Basis of Expenditures and Are Subject to Revision.

The city manager shall file a copy of the original allotments and of each revised allotment with the director of finance, who shall authorize all expenditures for the offices, departments, boards, and agencies to be made from the appropriations on the basis of approved allotments and not otherwise.