Financial Policy Documents Changelog
Chapter 07B - Honoraria
Volume II Chapter 07B – January 2024 Revisions
- All Sections – Updated to new format and performed content review, reorganized chapter; full review
- 0703 Definitions – Added certifying officials; discussed throughout policy
Chapter 04A - Deductions
Volume XV Chapter 04A – November 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0404 and throughout | Remove one role not in policy text; other minor edits | OFP (047G) | Copying changes approved to Chapter 3A; format | November 2023 |
Chapter 02A - Payments
Volume XV Chapter 02A – November 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0104 and throughout | Dropped some roles not noted in policy text; other minor edits | OFP (047G) | Copying edits approved in other payroll policy set chapters; format | November 2023 |
Chapter 01A - Payroll: Overview
Volume XV Chapter 01A – November 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0104 and throughout | Dropped some roles not noted in policy text; other minor edits | OFP (047G) | Copying edits approved in other payroll policy set chapters; format | November 2023 |
Chapter 21 - Contingent Liabilities
Volume VI Chapter 21 – November 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Completed full policy review | OFP (047G) | To reflect current legislation and processes | November 2023 |
| 2103 | Updated definitions | OFP (047G) | For consistency with other policy chapters and to align with SFFAS 12 | November 2023 |
| 2104 | Updated Roles and Responsibilities | OFP (047G) | To reflect current duties | November 2023 |
| 2105 | Updated policy statements | OFP (047G) | Increase to unasserted claims reportable threshold to $10M and $100M individually and in the aggregate respectively | November 2023 |
| Appendix A | Updated Memorandum Inquiry for Unasserted Claims | OFP (047G) | 2023 Memo updated from previous 2018 memo disseminated to Administrations and Staff Offices | November 2023 |
| Appendix B | Updated Memorandum for Management Representation Letter | OFP (047G) | 2023 Memo updated from previous 2018 memo disseminated to OGC Management, Planning & Analysis | November 2023 |
Chapter 02 - Cash Fund Balance with Treasury and Imprest Funds
Volume V Chapter 2 – November 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 020503 | Updated to include the various VA offices that perform, review, approve, document, and record FBWT reconciliations | OFP (047G) | To update FBWT reconciliation duties | November 2023 |
| 0204 | Updated to include OFR’s roles and responsibilities | OFP (047G) | To add roles and responsibilities for FBWT reconciliations | November 2023 |
Chapter 03 - Agent Cashier Accountability Policy
See changelog for previous policy revisions.
Volume VIII Chapter 3 – November 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 030501 | Targeted change to provide guidance on designation for Authorization Official | OFP (047G) | Add requirement on the use of the form FS 2958 for Authorizing Official | November 2023 |
| 030516 | Targeted change to provide guidance on internal controls related to agent cashier activities | OFP (047G) | Provide clarification to the reader | November 2023 |
Chapter 10A - Supply Fund
Volume II Chapter 10A – October 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Updated office names to current nomenclature. | OFP (047G) | For clarity | October 2023 |
| Various | Updated to new policy format and completed full review. | OFP (047G) | Full review process | October 2023 |
| 100502 | Added use related to IT purchases. | OFP (047G) | For clarity | October 2023 |
Chapter 10 - Revolving Funding Administration
Volume II Chapter 10 – October 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Completed a full review. | OFP (047G) | Full review. | October 2023 |
| 100504 | Added language to purpose of minutes. | OFP (047G) | General update to clarify. | October 2023 |
Chapter 03 - Grant Funding Availability Announcement Process
Volume X Chapter 03 – October 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various & Appendix B | Updated Notice of Funding Availability to Notice of Funding Opportunity section and deleted Appendix B. | GMS | This terminology is in alignment with 2 CFR 200. Template in Appendix B was moved to the Grants Management Practice Guide. | October 2023 |
| 030503 Content Requirements for NOFOs | Added language specific to compliance with Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act and Build America, Buy America Act. | GMS | This language will inform all applicants of the need to comply with IIJA and BABA requirements should they be awarded a grant. | October 2023 |
