other · US Department of Defense · Rule · Published 1996-05-22 · 61 FR 25561
Document
Document number
96-12856
Federal Register citation
61 FR 25561
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Defense
Publication date
1996-05-22
Abstract
This rule establishes the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Privacy Act Program. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) was established to provide finance and accounting services for the DoD Components and other Federal activities, as designated by the Comptroller, DoD. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service was activated on January 15, 1991, to improve the overall effectiveness of DoD financial management through the consolidation, standardization and integration of finance and accounting systems, procedures and operations. DFAS is also responsible for identifying and implementing finance and accounting requirements, systems and functions for appropriated and non-appropriated funds, as well as working capital, revolving funds and trust fund activities--including security assistance. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 1996.