AR 37-47 — Official Representation Funds Of The Secretary Of The Army
AR 37-47 governs the administration, control, and use of the Secretary of the Army’s official representation funds.
- Publication number: AR 37-47
- Title: OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION FUNDS OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
- Date: 11/17/2023
- Proponent: AASA
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers authorized fund uses, prohibited expenses, fund authority, charge cards, designated officials, and internal controls. It requires compliance with fiscal and contracting laws and approval for uses not specifically covered.
Applies to: This regulation establishes Army policy for the administration, control, and use of limitation .0012 official representation funds (ORF) of the Secretary of the Army (SECARMY).
Topics covered
- Official representation fund uses
- Prohibited ORF expenses
- Fund authority and allocations
- Government charge card purchases
- Designated officials
- Internal control evaluation
Questions and answers
Who approves the annual expenditure of limitation .0012 official representation funds?
The SECARMY will (1) Approve the annual expenditure of limitation .0012 ORF. (paragraph 1-4)
How must obligations and expenditures of official representation funds be handled?
Obligations and expenditures of ORF must be handled in the same manner as other appropriated funds. (paragraph 3-1)
Is spending official representation funds before receiving the funds allowed?
Obligation before funds are received or in excess of funds received is prohibited and may violate the Antideficiency Act (31 USC 1341, 31 USC 1342, and 31 USC 1517) or the apportionment statutes (31 USC 1511 through 31 USC 1516). (paragraph 3-1)
Can official representation funds pay for routine working-meeting meals and refreshments for U.S. Government employees?
Meals and refreshments for U.S. Government employees in connection with routine interagency or intra-agency working meetings. (paragraph 1-6)
What must designated officials approve within their chain of command or supervision?
Designated officials or approving officials must approve all ORF requirements within their chain of command or supervision. (paragraph 6)