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The Mission of the USP&FO

The United States Property and Fiscal Office for Alabama handles the Federal property and funds for the Alabama National Guard, both Army and Air Guard. Employees at the USP&FO work in various fields, such as accounting, purchasing and contracting, computers, logistics and warehouse operations.

The Alabama USP&FO conforms to applicable statutes and regulations that all federal funds are obligated and expended timely. This includes the execution of reports and returns on federal property and funds as prescribed by the Secretaries of the Army, Air Force and Chief, National Guard Bureau.

The Alabama USP&FO is established by Title 32 United States Code, Section 708:

(b) Each property and fiscal officer shall—

(1) receipt and account for all funds and property of the United States in the possession of the National Guard for which he is property and fiscal officer; and

(2) make returns and reports concerning those funds and that property, as required by the Secretary concerned

The Alabama National Guard USP&FO is comprised of six divisions, Administration, Comptroller, Data Management Services Intergration, Internal Review, Purchasing & Contracts, and Supply & Services.

The Divisions of USP&FO
Administration	This organizational area of the USPFO is typical of an administration function and includes the Deputy USPFO and various administrative support personnel as required.
Comptroller	Financial Management core functions, in addition to administrative staff and Quality Assurance, who work directly for the Financial Manager include: (a) Accounting (b) Budget (5) Data Processing Center core functions include: (a) Systems Administration (b) Data Base Administration (c) Program Administration (6) Property Management and Accountability core functions include. (a) Property Management (b) Storage and Distribution
Data Management Services Intergration	Supervise and control/administer all locally maintained Federal databases of record (DBOR) in support of the USPFO’s Federal requirements to account for and make reports on Federal funds and property. b. Acts as the primary interface for all Federal data bases of record information system customers that are supported by the USPFO. c. Determines local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) requirements for the USPFO and related management information systems. Coordinates the purchase of information technology equipment with the G-6/DOIM to ensure compatibility. d. In coordination with the AG, the USPFO must ensure adequacy of: (1) Manning. (2) Security clearances of assigned personnel. (3) Personnel training. (4) Facility safety and security. (5) Accreditation(s) IAW AR 25-2, Chap 5 Certifications and Accreditations. (6) An alternate processing site, to include periodic testing of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) IAW AR 380-19. (7) Automation equipment and customer service.
Internal Review	Is inherently Federal in nature, the auditors report to and are a part of the USP&FO.
Purchasing & Contracts	Is inherently Federal in nature. Warranted Federal contracting officers able to bind the Federal Government contractually must be linked to and supervised through the Federal contracting system. Cooperative Agreements are not contractual in nature. 31 USC 63 defines the difference between contracts and assistance instruments (grants and cooperative agreements. Cooperative agreement management is directly related to the statutory requirement to receive and account for all Federal funds. The Government Purchase Card (GPC) program is to be managed in the P&C section. Management of the GPC program is an inherently federal function.
Supply & Services	To support the logistical needs and requirements of every soldier in the Alabama National Guard, and prepare those that may deploy to a theatre of operations. We share the Quartermaster Corps vision as Logistics Warriors providing focused logistics support to sustain America’s Army in victory today and into the 21st Century.
In accordance with National Guard Regulation 130-6/ Air National Guard Instruction 36-2 United States Property and Fiscal Officer Appointment, Duties, and Responsibilities

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(334) 271-7364

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