Various Sections – Terminology is updated per revised legislation. “Obligation at payment” and “obligate and pay” terminology is updated to reflect “obligation at claims approval”
Section 060603 – Categories of Obligation at Claims Approval programs are updated to reflect revised legislation
Appendix A, Uses #1 and #2 – Legislation is revised for obligations for hospital and medical services furnished at non-Departmental facilities
Appendix A, Use #11 – Clarified that vocational rehabilitation is permitted under Use #11
Appendix A, Use #14 – VBA Lease Agreement Overtime Charges is discontinued via the 1358; these transactions will be paid via iFAMS
Appendix A, Use #19 – Allowed the use of the 1358 for lump sum payments to educational institutions participating in the G.I. Bill work-study program
Appendix A, Use #19 – Allowed the use of the 1358 for Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and immunization when required for official travel
Appendix A, Use #20 – Allowed funding for research projects to be transferred to Non-Profit Corporations via the 1358
Appendix A, Use #23 – State Approving Agency transactions are discontinued via the 1358; these transactions will be paid via iFAMS
Appendix B and Appendix C – Revised invalid uses and IFCAP charts to reflect updates to Appendix A
Appendix D – Updated to reflect Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 legislation affecting Obligation at Claims Approval Programs
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