HAFMD1-12 — Assistant Secretary Of The Air Force (financial Management And Comptroller)

HAFMD1-12 governs the mission, organizational relationships, responsibilities, and delegated authorities of the SAF/FM.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-12
  • Title: ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPTROLLER)
  • Date: 2023-06-13

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It establishes the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management and Comptroller) as part of the Secretariat and defines the SAF/FM’s financial management, comptroller, and resource-allocation duties. It requires compliance with the publication.

Topics covered

  • SAF/FM mission
  • Organizational relationships
  • Financial management functions
  • SPPBE process
  • Fiscal oversight
  • Cost analysis
  • Audit strategy
  • Delegated authorities

Questions and answers

What authority does the Secretary of the Air Force have over Department of the Air Force affairs?

The SecAF is responsible for and has all legal authority necessary to conduct the affairs of the DAF. (paragraph 2)

Who does the SAF/FM report to?

The SAF/FM reports to the SecAF, serves as an agent of the SecAF within assigned policy and program domains, and provides guidance, direction, and oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets within his/her area of responsibility. (paragraph 2)

What financial management functions must the SAF/FM direct and manage?

Directing and managing all DAF comptroller and financial management functions, activities, and operations in accordance with the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990. (paragraph 3)

What is the SAF/FM responsible for in the SPPBE process?

Being responsible and accountable to the SecAF for directing and managing the efficient, timely, and responsive corporate conduct of the Budgeting and Execution phases within the SPPBE process as well as playing a supporting role in the planning and programming for the DAF. (paragraph 3)

What must the SAF/FM do to ensure compliance with Federal law?

Providing on behalf of the SecAF, appropriate fiscal oversight and integration of the DAF programming function, consistent with procedural guidance, to ensure compliance with Federal law. (paragraph 3)

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