Mod 3.2

Question 0

What is the primary organization in DOD with the responsibility for finance requirements

Answer 0

The defense finance and accounting service (DFAS)

Question 1

What are the four major functions in DOD finance?

Answer 1

Entitlements,
payments,
collections,
control of public funds

Question 2

What is the acronym for disbursing office identification numbers?

Answer 2

Dispersing station symbol numbers(DSSN)

Question 3

What three primary types of officials are accountable individuals in the DOD?

Answer 3

Certifying officers, dispersing officers, departmental accountable officials

Question 4

Debt collection includes collection of debts from what three groups?

Answer 4

Current employees and military members
Former employees and military members
Vendors

Question 5

What is the normal collection method for debts owed by active military members and civilian employees who are still in service?

Answer 5

Salary offset

Question 6

When collecting debts owed by vendors that have failed to properly respond to the demand letters, what is the next step?

Answer 6

Hold up list

Question 7

When in doubt about the proper use of an appropriation, what may the dispersing officer request from the OSD general counsel on the propriety of the prospective payment?

Answer 7

An advance decision

Question 8

To what, along with accountability, does certification equate?

Answer 8

Liability

Question 9

Who, besides the disbursing officer, is likely to be held accountable for any improper payment?

Answer 9

The certifying officer

Question 10

If a civilian employee receives less than 90% of his or her normal biweekly pay and allowances, what may she or she request?

Answer 10

Special Pay

Question 11

When a civilian employee moves from a job overseas to a job in the states, which organization pays for the permanent duty travel?

Answer 11

The losing activity (the OCONUS Activity)

Question 12

Name the supporting documents required in the DOD payment package

Answer 12

Contract
invoice
proof of receipt
acceptance document

Question 13

Name two key forms that provide accountability and control by dispersing officers

Answer 13

Standard form 1219, statement of accountability (monthly)

DD form 2657, daily statement of accountability

Question 14

What individuals hold personal and pecuniary liability for their actions in financial transactions?

Answer 14

Certifying officers, dispersing officers, and departmental accountable officials

Question 15

How often does the disbursing officer need to inspect and document office security measures?

Answer 15

Semi annually

Question 16

When collecting debts owed by vendors that have failed to properly respond to the demand letters, what is the next step?

Answer 16

Do not pay list