Dhs cfo financial management policy manual

This manual provides dhs employees with the travel card regulations and policies established by both gsa and dhs. Gaopcie financial audit manual, the objectives of internal control. Dhs faos are responsible for the planning, implementation. The chief financial officer cfo will to the extent allowed by law, and to ensure functional integration of departmentwide financial activities, provide supervision, oversight and direction including. It is composed of the cfos and deputy cfos of the largest federal agencies, senior officials of omb, and treasury who work collaboratively to improve financial management in the u. Department of homeland securitys dhs fiscal year fy 2016 agency financial report. Specific responsibilities include the direction, management and provision of policy. Documenting use of funds all funds must be documented appropriately to establish th at such funds have not been used in violation of. One concerns policy, the contract policy and information manual cpim and the other, the contract reimbursement manual crm, concerns financial matters. Office of the chief financial officer homeland security. In accordance with the dhs financial management policy manual fmpm, dhs. Independent auditors report on dhs fy 2020 financial.

This directive provides tsa policy and procedures regarding the authority and. This revision updates coast guard financial policy and procedures in. The policy added a requirement for a newly created certified acquisition official cao to. We provide services and controls in the management of the statewide financial management application sfma. Peggy sherry, acting chief financial officer, department of homeland. The council was established by the chief financial officers cfo act of 1990 public law 101576. Cfo authority for financial assistance and oversight homeland. To enhance mission performance, tsa is committed to promoting. Detecting and recovering improper payments piia section. Oig1580 dhs should do more to reduce travel reservation. Oversees the annual pbr and fyhsp development, including. The mission of the ocfo is to provide guidance and oversight of the departments budget, financial management, financial operations for all departmental management and operations, the dhs working capital fund, grants and assistance awards, and resource management systems to ensure that funds necessary to carry out the.

The doe financial management handbook sets forth financial, accounting, and budgetary policies and operational requirements to implement the requirements of doe order 5201. The 20182022 fema strategic plan creates a shared vision for the field of emergency management and sets an ambitious, yet achievable, path forward to unify and. Gao pcie financial audit manual, the objectives of internal c. The intent of this document is to establish policies that ensure the availability of financial resources to. Questions regarding unusual or specific circumstances not covered by this manual should be referred to the appropriate. Financial management handbook department of energy. Dhs directive 30, planning, programming, budgeting and execution p. Units and individuals may recommend changes by writing via the chain of command to. The independent public accounting firm kpmg llp conducted the audit of dhs fy 2016 financial statements and is responsible for the attached management letter and the conclusions expressed in it. Office of finance and administration financial management tsa. Dhs travelers can book travel through the tmc online through the webbased travel system or offline by directly contacting a tmc travel agent by telephone. The chief financial office cfo gives objective and accurate information to state leaders and the public for more efficient use of state resources. We drew on it to provide the brief description of the planning and programming phases provided here. The cfo act of 1990 established the requirement for annual audits of financial statements.

This manual is categorically excluded under current department of homeland security dhs categorical exclusion. Comprehensive financial management policy provides a framework for fiscal decisionmaking for the office of the chief financial officer ocfo and the government of the district of columbia district government or district. Department of homeland security washington, dc 20528. Recipients must also comply with the requirements in dhs management directive 02604. B, financial management and chief financial officer responsibilities, and other applicable departmental policies and directives. Mar, 2017 j office of management and budget omb bulletin no. Office of legal and regulatory affairs dhs contract manuals. Department of homeland security preparedness directorate office of grants and training office of grant operations 800 k street, nw washington, dc 20001 mailing address 810 seventh street, nw washington, dc 20531 michael chertoff secretary u.

Oig1639 dhs needs to improve implementation of ocfo policy. We do not require management s response to the recommendations. Oig1786 office of financial managements management. Financial resource management manual department of. Financial resource management manual frmm, comdtinst m7100. In order to strengthen and unify dhs operations and management among the financial assistance award community, the cfo will institute standard, agreedupon policies for all phases of the financial assistance award process and post them for the reference of internal and external stakeholders. This guidance contains processes for managing unobligated carryover balances, including setting targets for minimum and maximum balances. The honorable chip fulgham chief financial officer department of homeland security from. Office of personnel management classification appeal. Oig96 dhs policies and procedures over conferences. Dhs management directives related to financial management. The financial management policy manual fmpm prescribes department of the navy. Henke executive director office of grants and training. Component primary organizational program coordinator cpopc.

Chief financial officer cfo over financial assistance policy and oversight. Coast guard environmental liabilities process guide 1. Department of homeland security washington, dc 20528 homeland security this is the electronic final response to your june 5, 2017, freedom oflnformation act foia. The investment management division develops, maintains, and facilitates effective program and project management, providing capabilities and solutions that meet uscis requirements and priorities. A11, preparation, submission and execution of the budget n. Within dhs, the office of the chief financial officers financial assistance policy and oversight division fapo provides technical assistance and oversight to dhs financial assistance offices fao to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Oct 16, 2019 dhs management directives related to financial management. Audit of department of homeland securitys fiscal years 2014 and 2015 conference spending. According to the dhs financial management policy manualtravel policy, all travel reservations must go through the tmc. All recipients of financial assistance will comply with the requirements of the federal regulations at.

Relationship to other financial management guidance 3. Mar 21, 2018 dhs chief financial officer cfo will establish and maintain a system of internal controls to ensure effective, efficient, and proper use of the purchase card. Dhsfema stafford act and requesting agency nonstafford act chief financial officer cfo the cfo uses federal financial principles, policies, regulations, and management. Financial and administrative policies and procedures manual.

Afteraction report for the department of homeland securitys. Jun 10, 2020 the office of the chief financial officer ocfo is responsible for the fiscal management, integrity and accountability of the department of homeland security dhs. Office of financial reporting, policy, internal controls, and travel. Sep 18, 2019 o dhs cfo financial management policy manual fmpm chapter 9 p dhs homeland security acquisition manual hsam q systems engineering life cycle selc guidebook, dhs 1020110301. Sep 20, 2005 the dhs financial accountability act, pub. In september 2011, dhs officials stated that the selection of new project proposals is a function of the office of the chief financial officer s program analysis and evaluation group and directed us to the departments financial management policy manual for related procedures, including the criteria and steps for prioritizing and selecting proposals. Nov 16, 2020 office of the chief financial officer ocfo, in coordination with the office of the chief information officer ocio, the office of the chief information security officer ociso, and component it and financial management, design and implement an effective internal control process to address the risk of errors due to it system functionality. The dhs office of the chief financial officer ocfo financial management policy manual provides a background for ppbe, discussing its history, goals, and methods. Financial and administrative policies and procedures manual 712016 6302017 page 2 of 22 4. Oig1794 audit of department of homeland securitys fiscal. Oig2117 dhs grants and contracts awarded through other.

The dhs financial management policy manual fmpm is the authoritative source for all departmentwide financial management policies as well as policy on travel, conferences, financial assistance, and the government charge card program see appendix b. Oig15121ma management advisory on department of homeland. For the purpose of this md, refers to a conference, seminar, speaking engagement, symposium, training course, or similar event. Department of veterans affairs august 2010 accounting during. Reports directly to the secretary and deputy secretary regarding financial management matters. The statewide financial management services sfms unit supports and ensures accuracy and accountability in state government financial systems. Financial management authority and responsibility tsa. The standardized dhs appropriations structure was based in large part on the. A123, management s responsibility for internal control o. The office of the chief financial officer ocfo is responsible for the fiscal management, integrity and accountability of the department of homeland security dhs.

This past fall we released a dhs financial management policy manual. Jul 21, 2016 in september 2018, dhss deputy chief financial officer approved unobligated carryover balance guidance for fee accounts, which was published in dhss financial management policy manual. The planning phase of the dhs ppbe system is led by the office of policy with. The dhs chief human capital officer chco will establish and implement procedures and guidelines outlining appropriate disciplinary action for misuseabuse of the purchase card. The office of administration provides administrative goods and services, including facilities, logistics, and mail program guidance in maintaining. Financial management policy manual secretary of the navy. Coast guard environmental planning policy, and all other applicable environmental mandates. This manual prescribes official department of homeland security dhs travel card policies and procedures covering the use of the travel card authorized by the general services administration gsa for payment of official travel expenses under the dhs travel card program. Assistant inspector general office of inspections subject. Sep 14, 2011 financial managers integrity act, the office of management and budget omb circular a123 defining the management responsibilities for internal financial controls in federal agencies, the cfo act, and the 1996 debt collection improvement act. Official website of the department of homeland security.