AR 215-7 — Civilian Nonappropriated Funds And Morale, Welfare, And Recreation Activities
AR 215-7 governs the establishment, operation, control, and dissolution of Department of Defense and Army civilian NAFIs.
- Publication number: AR 215-7
- Title: CIVILIAN NONAPPROPRIATED FUNDS AND MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
- Date: 08/30/2019
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers civilian morale, welfare, and recreation programs, including food and resale services, recreation, welfare activities, and financial assistance. It sets requirements for governing councils, budgeting, accounting, internal controls, patronage, property, contracts, and authorized income and expenditures.
Applies to: All Army installations and activities inside the 50 United States, except as provided in paragraph 16b, must comply with this regulation.
Topics covered
- Civilian nonappropriated fund instrumentalities
- Civilian morale, welfare, and recreation programs
- Governing councils
- Category II post restaurant funds
- Category IV civilian welfare funds
- Financial management
- Authorized patronage
- Concession contracts
Questions and answers
How many voting members must a civilian NAFI governing council have?
A governing council of at least 5 but not more than 11 voting members who are Federal civilian employees will be established for each civilian NAFI. (paragraph 1-6)
How often must civilian NAFI councils meet?
Civilian NAFI councils will meet at least quarterly, except that Category II councils for PRFs engaged in direct operations will meet monthly. (paragraph 1-6)
Can civilian NAFIs be consolidated with one another?
Civilian NAFIs will not be consolidated with one another or combined with other NAFIs. (paragraph 1-5)
What fiscal year and accounting periods do civilian NAFIs use?
Civilian NAFIs use the standard Federal fiscal year of 1 October through 30 September. The fiscal year is divided into four fiscal quarter accounting periods ending 31 December, 31 March, 30 June, and 30 September. (paragraph 2-1)
How may petty cash and change funds be established?
Petty cash and change funds may be established in amounts approved by the civilian NAFI governing council. (paragraph 1-3)