# Defense Finance and Accounting Service
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 1996-05-22 · 61 FR 25561
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-12856
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 25561
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/05/22/96-12856/defense-finance-and-accounting-service)
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