Comparative Evaluation of the Implementation of the Deficit Reduction Act within the Department of Defense.

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Abstract:

This thesis presents an evaluation of the armed services plans to implement the cash management phase of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984. This act follows the Debt Collection Act, Prompt Payment Act, Reform 88, and similar legislation designed to strengthen the control of federal funds, motivate government managers to handle cash more efficiently, and reduce the national deficit. The Deficit Reduction Act is an outgrowth of the Presidents Private Sector Survey on Cost Control PPSSCC. This act authorizes the Department of the Treasury to prescribe regulations requiring agencies to implement the PPSSCCs recommendations for accelerating the billing, collection, and deposits of nontax federal receipts. Special attention is given to the higher echelon Finance Centers of the armed services who set policies and provide guidance to subordinate activities. The results indicate that the armed services are improving, but problems remain with implementation legislation and regulations. Keywords prompt payment debt management.

Author(s):
Tanks, Wendell D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0127

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, POLICIES, THESES, COSTS, SURVEYS, PLANNING, LEGISLATION, FINANCE, MONEY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis
Keyword(s):
*Deficit Reduction Act, *Cash management
Report Date:
1986 Jun 01