Table of Contents

United States Air Force

Fiscal Year 2002 

Annual Financial Statements

MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPTROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

OVERVIEW

GENERAL FUNDS

Air Force in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Air Force Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Fiscal Year 2002 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Performance Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Goal 1—Quality People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Goal 2—Operational Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Goal 3—Continued Air Force Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

FY 2003 and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

WORKING CAPITAL FUND

Working Capital Fund Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Air Force Materiel Command Intensifies Focus on Warfighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Transformation Efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE/OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Improvement in Logistics Support to the Warfighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Air Force Working Capital Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Funding Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Cash Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Air Force Working Capital Fund Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Depot Maintenance Activity Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Supply Management Activity Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Information Services Activity Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

GENERAL FUNDS

Principal Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Footnotes to the Principal Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Consolidating and Combining Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Required Supplementary Stewardship Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Required Supplementary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Audit Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

WORKING CAPITAL FUND

Principal Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Footnotes to the Principal Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Consolidating and Combining Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Required Supplementary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Audit Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

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United States Air Force 

Message from the Secretary of the Air Force ii

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

WASHINGTON

January 2003

Message from the Secretary of the Air Force

Throughout Fiscal Year 2002, the United States Air Force performed magnificently amidst an era of new national 

security challenges. We served our great nation in the global war on terrorism from OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE at

home to OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM abroad. At the same time, we remained committed to investing wisely in

our highly skilled airmen and transformational weapon systems. The Air Force demonstrated that it is truly an expeditionary force, capable of projecting power globally, with great precision, and faster than at any other time in our 55-

year history.

Conquering these new challenges involved the skillful management and execution of our financial resources. Besides

managing a budget in FY 2002 of approximately $96.1 billion, the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management has a

vision of a world-class team with enhanced skills that utilizes efficient processes and fully integrated, compatible, and

interconnected flow-through systems, enabling them to perform highly valuable analysis that our Commanders want

and need to support the warfighter. As these pages will attest, the Air Force Financial Management team is making

progress to achieve that goal and ensure that its financial services are every bit as sophisticated as the warfighting 

concepts and weapon systems it supports.

Finally, the Air Force Financial Management team is leading the employment of new business technologies in processes

and systems to substantially improve the accuracy and efficiency of Air Force and Defense-wide management. These

efforts will be Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Act compliant and ultimately will produce auditable financial statements.

This statement fulfills the requirements of the CFO Act and documents the expenditures devoted to our General Funds

and Working Capital Fund activities. The statement also briefly reviews selected performance measures established as

part of the Government Performance and Results Act.

The Air Force remains ready to execute in this era of new challenges and threats. Through the expert management,

control, and accountability of our finances, the Air Force will continue to provide the world’s finest-equipped and 

best-trained air and space force to our combatant commanders and to the United States of America. 
iii Message from the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force 

2002 Annual Financial Statements

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

WASHINGTON DC

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

January 2003

Message from the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force,

Financial Management and Comptroller

This has been an extraordinary year in many respects. First and foremost we supported the war effort by effectively

managing approximately $96.1 billion during Fiscal Year 2002 and pushing resources down to the warfighter on a

real-time 24/7 basis. At the same time, we took steps to shape our future by launching an effort to transform how we

do business in Financial Management. By continuing to up-skill and upgrade our people, redesign our processes, and

fix and/or replace our antiquated systems, we move our organization from a transactional focus to a strategic focus,

ultimately increasing decision support and reducing the cost of delivering our services.

One of the first things we formally did to kick off our metamorphosis this year was to stand up the Financial

Transformation Program Management Office. This assures we have the discipline and commitment in place to help 

us focus on being a creative, innovative, effective, and efficient operation.

But while organizational changes can be helpful, we advance the cause when we assess and redesign our core

processes. We are looking at budget systems to be sure they are part of an overall strategy and structure that promotes

improved processes and wise investment of limited resources. We are actively engaging with the programming and

acquisition communities so that the procurement process is, as practicable, a seamless enterprise.

We have made progress toward transforming our financial systems to employ more cost effective and efficient uses of

both human and technical resources to improve program results and mission accomplishment. We are directly involved

in the work of the Defense-wide Financial Management Modernization Program (FMMP), a comprehensive project to

redesign enterprise business processes and apply the right information technology solutions. We in the Air Force

Financial Management Community, and our business support colleagues, will benefit from this ambitious program to

significantly change and improve the way we do business, reach Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Act Compliance and

produce accurate financial statements. 

This statement also fulfills the requirements of the CFO Act and documents the expenditures devoted to our General

Funds and Working Capital Fund activities and briefly reviews selected performance measures established as part of the

Government Performance and Results Act.

Finally, while organization, processes, and systems are important, human resources are the most vital. My strategic

goal for human resources is to recruit, prepare, and retain a well-trained and highly educated financial management

professional team for today and tomorrow as we continue to beat the drums of change to achieve our shared vision of

becoming strategic partners providing high-quality, customer-focused decision support and financial services.

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force

(Financial Management and Comptroller)

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2002 Annual Financial Statements

Air Force in Action

The Air Force decisively reaffirmed its

unassailable and unmatched value,

flexibility, and promise of air and

space power during FY 2002. Air

Force efforts ranged from combat

operations and homeland defense 

in the war against international 

terrorism, to actions that guaranteed

the readiness, health, security, and

morale of its warfighters.

In FY 2002, the Air Force participated in the direct defense of the

American homeland, OPERATION

NOBLE EAGLE. This operation comprised combat air patrols and alert

aircraft to enhance the security of

U.S. airspace as well as to protect

civil population centers, critical infrastructure, and special events. 

The Air Force also conducted 

offensive operations under OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM during

FY 2002. Impressively, the combat

operations were conducted primarily

by air and included reconnaissance,

aerial refueling, and strike missions,

as well as simultaneous humanitarian air drop missions by C-17s.

The remarkable performances of

OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE and

ENDURING FREEDOM demonstrate

the significance of Air Force contribution to the defense of this nation.

Indeed, the use in Afghanistan of

special operations air controllers on

horseback, directing strikes of precision-guided munitions, underscored

the type of versatility and flexibility

already endemic to the Air Force’s

Transformation efforts. 

These transformational efforts 

continue as new Air Force initiatives

are developed to harness global

reconnaissance and strike assets 

for the conduct of effective and 

persistent air-to-ground operations

beyond the range of enemy defenses

under adverse weather conditions, 

24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Throughout FY 2002, the Air Force

honed its edge, enabling it to remain

expeditionary and responsive to the

needs of the United States and to

continue to provide a full spectrum of

air and space capabilities that deliver

unprecedented firepower, mobility,

awareness, and deterrence. 

General Funds Overview

The promises of the American dream—freedom,

prosperity, and the pursuit of happiness—offer

great hope to people across our nation. As your

U.S. Air Force, we exist to defend these values.

—Dr. James G. Roche

Secretary of the Air Force
United States Air Force 

Air Force Organizations < General Funds 2

In FY 2002, tens of thousands of

Air Force Active Duty members, Air

National Guardsmen, Reservists,

and Civilians ensured air and space

security over America. 

These integrated components of the

Air and Space Expeditionary Force

were involved in major operations

in FY 2002. Despite arduous

demands, these various organizations contributed mightily to the

manning, equipping, and training

of the dedicated forces at the front

lines of the campaigns. Equally, the

new homeland security mission and

the requirements of fighting a new

kind of war require the proper

alignment and configuration of personnel to preserve and optimize

combat capability.

Major Commands,

Direct Reporting Units,

and Field Operating

Agencies

Major Commands

The Air Force is organizationally

aligned into constituent groups that

start with major commands. A major

command represents a subdivision

of the Air Force assigned one or

more elements of the Air Force 

Air Force Organizations

If strategic planning is the brain of any successful

organization, and a talented workforce the heart,

then superb financial management is the lifeblood

of a dynamic, world-class enterprise. Whether

our financial professionals are conducting essential

accounting and budgeting tasks or broader

value-added management innovations, their

efforts will enable the Air Force to achieve its

transformational goals and remain the best

managed entity in government.

—Dr. James G. Roche

Secretary of the Air Force
mission, and is subordinate to

Headquarters Air Force (HAF).

Bases or installations fall under

MAJCOMs. 

Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)

assumed command this year of the

Space and Missile Systems Center

(SMC) from Air Force Materiel

Command (AFMC). The SMC 

transfer was one of several recommendations made by the United

States National Security Space

Management and Organization

Commission to consolidate and

improve the management focus 

on Air Force space programs.

AFSPC acquired approximately 

$4.8 billion in FY 2002 budget

authority and more than $55 billion

in previous-year and expired-year

funding from AFMC. AFSPC is now

responsible for the second largest

budget in the entire Air Force. 

Direct Reporting Units 

Direct Reporting Units (DRUs) report

directly to Headquarters Air Force,

owing to singular mission responsibilities.

Field Operating Agencies

Field Operating Agencies (FOAs)

execute responsibilities under the

organizational aegis of a functional

manager at Headquarters Air Force. 

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2002 Annual Financial Statements

Air Force Major Command Respective Strength

Air Combat Command

Air Education and Training Command

Air Force Material Command

Air Force Space Command

Air Force Special Operations Command

Air Mobility Command

Pacific Air Forces

U.S. Air Force in Europe

Air Force Reserves Command

Air National Guard

101,174

87,009

80,417

25,422

9,793

60,121

41,630

31,332

90,636

112,075
United States Air Force 

Fiscal Year 2002 Results < General Funds 4

The FY 2002 budget of approximately $96.1 billion increased

slightly over FY 2001. This amount

includes Operations and

Maintenance (O&M); Military

Personnel (MILPERS); Procurement

(PROC); Research, Development,

Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E);

Military Construction (MILCON);

and Military Family Housing (MFH).

These funds do not include revenue

received from the working capital

fund, other Services, DoD agencies,

or other Federal agencies. 

The trend in increased budget

authority will likely continue due to

the global war against terrorism.

Budget by

Appropriation

Categories

Six major appropriation categories

comprised the Air Force FY 2002

budget. The appropriation

categories included: 

O&M—pays the salaries and 

benefits of civilian employees and

other day-to-day operating costs

(e.g., fuels and spare parts)

MILPERS—finances the salaries and

benefits of uniformed personnel

PROC—finances major system 

purchases

RDT&E—funds system development

MILCON—pays for facilities 

construction

MFH—provides for the operation,

maintenance, and construction of

housing units.

Fiscal Year 2002 Results

American people look to their men and women in

uniform as symbols of America’s strength, power,

and determination.

—General John P. Jumper

Air Force Chief of Staff
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2002 Annual Financial Statements

FY 2001/2 in FY 2002 $B Major Appropriations

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

O&M MILPERS PROC RDT&E MILCON MFH

2001

2002

O&M

36%

MILPERS

26%

PROC

22%

RDT&E

14%

MILCON

1%

MFH

1%

FY 2002 Budget—Major Appropriations
United States Air Force 

Performance Measures < General Funds 6

In FY 2002, the Air Force continued

to measure its performance under

select, strategically established

goals. These Air Force metrics have

been aligned in direct support of

the corresponding, overarching

goals of the Department of

Defense, and in turn support the

Government Performance and

Results Act (GPRA) of 1993.

Collectively, the USAF goals establish a common organizational

direction for subordinate units as

they develop strategic goals, perform essential tasks, and measure

their performance. 

Goal 1—Quality People

The foundation of the United States

Air Force is its people. They are the

Air Force’s single most crucial

readiness component. The people

who fight and win America’s air

wars must be skilled, motivated,

and dedicated.

Performance Measures

Active Military

535

361 356 353 368

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100

200

300

400

500

600

FY 1990 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

Numbers in Thousands

America’s Air Force is built on the solid foundation

of our intelligent, professional, and dedicated

people. Our airmen are a national treasure.

—Dr. James G. Roche

Secretary of the Air Force
The Air Force relies on a highly

skilled, educated, and technologically superior force to function as

an effective warfighting team. The

total force includes Active, Reserve,

Guard, Civilian, and contractor

personnel. 

Force structure drawdowns and a

mounting demand for U.S. military

presence around the globe continues to increase deployed and nondeployed personnel commitments.

Still, Air Force members stand proud

to serve their country. Senior Air

Force leaders value their service

and readily undertake the obligation

to care for them and their families.

The Active Military chart shows a

leveling trend over the last four

years, although active strength has

declined approximately 31 percent

from 1990 levels. 

The Active Civilian chart shows 

that civilian population trends in 

the active Air Force have declined

by more than 30 percent since 

FY 1990. Due to personnel drawdowns in the past decade, new hires

have been limited. Moreover, many

experienced employees have moved

on to other jobs or have taken

advantage of early retirement

options. As a result, 42 percent of

Air Force civilian personnel will be

eligible to retire in the next five

years. The Air Force is taking necessary steps to reshape the civilian

force to ensure future availability of

sufficient and experienced personnel

with the requisite skills to fill the

positions. The reserve component

consists of the Air Force Reserve

and the Air National Guard. These

personnel are integrated into all

mission areas, and nearly half of

the mission-oriented squadrons in

the total Air Force are in the reserve

components. In October 2002, the

Air Force stood up its first blended

wing, operating the E-8C Joint

Stars, composed of both Air

National Guardsmen and Active

Duty members. Further, a majority

of the Air Force’s total aerial refueling and tactical airlift capabilities

are in the Air National Guard and

Air Force Reserve. 

In concert with the proper emphasis

on personnel, the USAF ranks quality of life (QoL) as one of its top 

priorities. USAF QoL initiatives

acknowledge the intense demands

placed on the mission-focused total

force. The Air Force will, with the

continued support of Congress,

pursue adequate manpower;

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2002 Annual Financial Statements

General Funds > Performance Measures > Quality People

Active Civilian

249

166 161 162 160

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100

150

200

250

300

FY 1990 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

Numbers in Thousands
improve workplace environments;

seek fair and competitive compensation and benefits; balance

deployments and exercise schedules; provide safe, affordable, and

adequate housing; enhance community and family programs;

improve educational opportunities;

and provide quality health care.

Efforts to compensate the missionfocused total force continued to

progress with the FY 2002 National

Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

As a result, key legislation directly

impacting total force pay and compensation, travel and transportation

entitlements, retirement, and education programs, were authorized and

implemented over this past year.

Enhancing community and family

programs is a crucial link between

members, families, and leadership,

creating the necessary support to

optimize retention. In 2001, the Air

Force began taking a more collaborative approach to community and

family service delivery by creating

Community Action Information

Boards (CAIBs) and Integrated

Delivery System (IDS) working

groups at the Air Staff, MAJCOM,

and Installation levels. The CAIB

brings together senior leaders to

review and resolve individual, family, and installation community issues

that impact military readiness and

quality of life. The IDS working

group brings together all community

and family agencies to ensure our

military members and their families

have access to the services and

activities they need. Additionally,

Family Support Centers continue to

enhance recruiting and retention initiatives by meeting individual and

family needs for information concerning deployment, reunion, financial readiness, life skills education,

relocation, transition, spouse

employment, and AF Crossroads.

Recruiting

As FY 2002 ended, the Air Force

slightly exceeded its end-strength

requirements. The Air Force also

exceeded its FY 2002 recruiting

goal of 37,283, while sending

36,396 people to basic training.

Further, the Air Force enters FY

2003 with the strongest Delayed

Entry Program bank in recent years.

Over half of the FY 2003 accession

needs are already under contract

and scheduled to enter active duty

during the next year.

The Air Force exceeded its FY 2002

recruiting goal not by lowering stanUnited States Air Force 

Quality People < Performance Measures < General Funds 8

Recruits with High School Diploma

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

Goal—100%

99% 99% 99% 99% 99%

Recruits in Top Half of Entrance Test

78% 76% 73% 75% 75%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

Goal—80%
dards, but by intensifying efforts to

promote the benefits of the Air

Force. This success, in the face of

stiff competition from the private

sector and an increased propensity

to pursue college opportunities, is

the result of hard work and

new approaches.

Such success reflects a combination

of measures—more recruiters on

the street, a focused television

advertising campaign, and higher

enlistment bonuses. These are all

important to manning the force, and

the Air Force will continue to make

recruiting a top priority.

In support of its recruiting mission,

the Air Force:

◗ Increased the number of production recruiters from 1,085 at

the beginning of FY 1999 to

1,650 by the end of FY 2002

◗ Instituted an aggressive advertising campaign to include a full

year of national television

advertising

◗ Kept pace in cyberspace, modernizing the innovative and

artistically designed USAF web

site to promote a better understanding of the Air Force overall, thereby effectively reaching

the Internet generation.

The need to recruit qualified and

diverse men and women, both military and civilian, to serve in the U.S.

Air Force remains as important

today as it was when the service

was established. A service population reflective of the strengths of a

diverse America will provide the

necessary new talent required for

today’s unique challenges. If the Air

Force succeeds in propagating its

message to young people across

the nation, then it is confident in a

positive response.

The Air Force hopes to attract more

former airmen (as well as soldiers,

sailors, and marines) to return to

active duty in FY 2003. The service

actively recruited these experienced

military professionals, returning

1,571 veterans to uniform in 

FY 2002. In FY 2003, the Air Force

hopes to bring at least 1,500 former

members into the active duty ranks.

In terms of quality, more than 

99 percent of those enlisting are

high school graduates.

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Note: Enlisted retention rates for FY2002 are largely distorted due to the effects of Stop Loss. Stop Loss is the term that refers to Title 10, 

section 12305, Presidential authority, that when implemented, suspends separations and retirements from the Active Duty, Air National 

Guard, and Reserve components. The data does not give an accurate picture of retention health. The Air Force will publish monthly 

FY2003 data that provides a more accurate picture of current retention trends.

Enlisted Retention

94% 93% 91% 91% 90%

71% 69% 69% 70% 69%

56% 54%

49%

53% 56%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001

95%

80%

73%

FY 2002

 Career Goal

 2nd Term Goal

 1st Term Goal
Education and Training

Recruiting good people into the Air

Force is just the beginning. They

need training to perform highly

technical work—the basis of the Air

Force’s record of military success.

The Air Force continues to offer professional military education (PME)

programs that span the careers of

both officers and enlisted members.

From Airman Leadership School to

the Air War College, PME provides

opportunities to all Air Force personnel, granting them the skills and

knowledge they need to manage Air

Force resources and to operate

weapons systems.

The newest PME course, the Air and

Space Basic Course (ASBC) offered

at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama,

is designed to meet the needs of

newly commissioned line, non-line,

active-duty, Guard and Reserve officers, and selected civilian interns.

Technical training courses are a vital

part of the broader training system.

For example, the 51-day Security

Forces Apprentice course teaches

airmen all aspects of their multifaceted career field missions. The

Community College of the Air Force

(CCAF) offers numerous courses

leading to an Associates degree

and had awarded 229,552 degrees

at the close of FY 2002. 

In FY 2002, for the first time ever,

eight enlisted members were 

admitted to the Air Force Institute of

Technology (AFIT) in highly technical

areas to pursue a master’s degree.

Given the greater emphasis on a

more technical Air Force, enlisted

members will share in the responsibility to meet the many challenges in

the immediate years ahead.

In FY 2002, a Secretary of the Air

Force study was completed to

rationalize the Naval Postgraduate

School and AFIT. While specific recommendations are still in process,

better cooperation, exchange of

professors, and a common board of

governance have all been approved

as initial steps for commonality in

DoD science and engineering

advanced academic degree needs.

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Quality People < Perrformance Measures < General Funds 10

Pilot Retention—Cumulative Continuation Rates

71%

41%

49%

75%

45%

46%

77%

87%

0%

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20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

Note: CCR rates for FY2002 are largely distorted due to the effects of Stop Loss. The data does not give an accurate 

picture of rated health. FY2003 trends will be closely monitored to provide a more accurate trend.
A new officer education development

paradigm was developed to better

educate officers based on specific

career phases and AF needs. The

model will permit short modular

course completion, specific technical

training needs, and PME at appropriate sequenced points for individual

and Air Force needs. This model parallels best-business practices in using

resources when and where needed.

First placements in specific education opportunities could begin as

early as January 2003.

Pilot Training

Pilot training is of particular concern

to the Air Force, considering the

number and quality of trained pilots

correlate directly to the ability of the

service to accomplish its mission.

Retention

Enlisted retention rates were uncharacteristically high in FY 2002 due

to Stop Loss.

In April 2002, the Air Force completed its initial re-recruiting for the

force test program. The program

concentrated on development engineers entering critical decision

points. The Air Force is seeking to

institutionalize the re-recruiting program as a retention initiative and

expand the program to other critical

Air Force specialties.

The Air Force will soon announce

the Critical Skill Retention Bonus

(CSRB) program for three of the five

designated critical officer skills.

Payment of CSRB is viewed as an

important retention tool for these

career fields—all of which have had

the lowest retention rates in the Air

Force for several years. Payment to

all critical officer skills will not occur

in FY 2003 due to funding limits.

The Air Force Reserve met its 

end-strength goal by reaching 

100 percent.

Rated Retention

A special subset of the retention

challenge is maintaining the health

of the rated force in order to preserve the warfighting capability of

the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force

boasts the world’s most efficient and

talented support force, combined

with technologically superior, integrated air and space systems.

However, retention of skilled pilots,

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Pilot Shortage

1200

900

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

FY 2001

FY 2002

Bonus Take Rate 

Best Indicator of Pilot Retention

30%

37%

47%

58%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Long-Term Bonus 

“Take Rate”

New Pilot Bonus 

“Take Rate”

FY 2001

FY 2002
navigators, and Air Battle Managers

(ABMs) remains crucial to accomplishing operational missions.

Further, at a cost of several million

dollars to train and season, a veteran pilot is the Air Force’s most

expensive personnel asset. 

Prior to September 11, 2001, a

strong economy and unprecedented

airline hiring, along with a continued high operations tempo, contributed to an end of FY 2001

shortage of approximately 1,200

pilots, 9 percent of the requirement.

By the end of FY 2002, the pilot

shortfall dropped to 7 percent of the

requirement. This short-term inventory increase is attributable to the

short-term decline in airline pilot hiring combined with the positive

retention effects of Air Force initiatives such as Aviator Continuation

Pay (ACP) in addition to the

Permanent Rated Recall and Rated

Retired Recall programs. In FY

2002, the pilot long-term bonus

“take rate” (a telling indicator of

pilot retention trends) was approximately 47 percent. This is an

increase from the 30 percent “take

rate” during FY 2001. The total

take rate for initially eligible pilots

was also up for FY 2002 at 58 percent compared to 37 percent in FY

2001. However, because there are

fewer initially eligible pilots in this

year group (due to production in the

mid-1990s), significant retention

challenges remain. In fact, Air Force

inventory forecasts estimate pilot

shortfalls of 600-900 pilots through

FY 2010. Thus, pilot retention will

continue to be a significant issue for

the long-term health of the USAF

warfighting capability. 

ABM shortfalls are no less acute as

ABM inventory is estimated to be

approximately 13 percent short of

requirements, during a time when

the demand for their expertise at

home and abroad is greatest. ABMs

are a resource critical to Air Force

warfighting capabilities as they

operate in low-density/high-demand

missions and aircraft. To help alleviate these shortfalls, senior navigators are being used to backfill empty

pilot positions on the headquarters

staff. By efficiently using navigators’

rated expertise, the Air Force has

raised overall rated HQ-level staff

manning to 76 percent (pilot rated

staff positions are currently manned

at only 58 percent). However, nearly

50 percent of the current navigator

force will be eligible to retire within

the next four years. 

The Air Force’s integrated focus on

retention initiatives will continue to

emphasize long-term rather than

short-term retention. To date, initiative options implemented include:

increasing active duty service commitment, increased compensation,

managing operations tempo, and

enhancing quality of life programs.

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Goal 2—Operational

Performance

Two objectives of operational performance are: (1) to improve mission effectiveness and readiness

while minimizing risk, and (2) to

enable joint force commanders to

respond to a full spectrum of operations by furnishing appropriately

sized, trained, mobile, ready forces

and equipment to successfully execute USAF mission tasks.

Air Force Flying Hour

Program

The Air Force flying hour program

was developed to provide training

opportunities to prepare units to support their mission to the warfighting

commanders. The execution of the

President’s Budget (PB) flying hour

program is impacted by contingency

operation support, maintenance

issues, fact-of-life impacts, aircraft

flight operation suspensions, aircraft

delivery delays, weapon system

retirements, and approved program

changes. Though the execution of

the flying hour program does not

define unit readiness, it can be a forward indicator of possible readiness

issues. The MAJCOMs determine the

reasons for execution deviations so

required courses of action may be

determined. Additionally, these evaluations provide insight into possible

future-year requirements.

FY 2002 flying hour program execution significantly increased compared to the FY 2002 PB, particularly in the fighters, bombers, and

tankers. The execution was impacted

by the support of contingencies—

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

and OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE.

The hours shown in the Flying 

Hour Program Execution table 

are the Congressionally funded

O&M hours. They do not include

incrementally funded contingency

hours, Transportation Working

Capital Fund hours, foreign national reimbursable training hours, 

Special Operations hours, and

RDT&E hours. The flight suspension

of the T-3A significantly impacted 

FY 1998-1999 budget execution. If

the congressional program is

adjusted to account for this grounding action, the execution percentage for FY 1998 and FY 1999

would be 96.5 percent and 95

percent, respectively.

Mission Capable Rates

A measure of aircraft readiness 

is mission capable (MC) rates.

Expressed in percentages, MC rates

are the number of times USAF 

aircraft are ready to perform an

assigned mission. According to

aggregate and by-aircraft mission

capable rates for FY 2001 and

2002, Air Force readiness for 

FY 2002 stands at 75.7 percent 

in the aggregate and reflects the

second consecutive yearly increase

in mission capability.

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2002 Annual Financial Statements

Hours in Millions FY96 FY97 FY98 FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02

Programmed 1.327 1.286 1.290 1.324 1.315 1.320 1.324

Actual 1.243 1.179 1.194 1.194 1.273 1.303 1.398

Percentage Executed 93.7 91.7 92.5 90.2 96.8 98.7 105.5

Flying Hours Program Execution
While the aggregate MC rate stands

at 75.7 percent, specific MC rates

vary according to aircraft type, as

shown above:

◗ Fighter MC rates increased

from FY 2001’s rate of 73.8

percent to 76.5 percent in 

FY 2002, while Bomber MC

figures also increased from

67.3 percent in FY 2001 to

70.5 percent in FY 2002.

◗ Strategic Airlift MC rates

improved from 69.1 percent

in FY 2001 to 70.8 percent

in FY 2002.

◗ The MC rates for aircraft in 

the “Other” category also

improved, increasing 2.3 percentage points over FY 2001.

Non-Mission Capable Rates

As described in the working capital

fund (WCF) section of this overview,

there have been significant

improvements in logistics support

for the warfighter. 

Total Non-Mission Capable for

Maintenance (TNMCM) rates

improved to 19.4 percent fleetwide—the best rate in four years.

Total Non-Mission Capable for

Supply (TNMCS) rates improved 

to 11.7 percent from a high of 

14.3 percent in FY 2000, which

represents an 18-percent improvement in supplying critical aircraft

parts to the flightline mechanic.

Similarly, cannibalization rates are

down to 9.4 cannibalizations per

100 sorties, a 24 percent improvement from its FY 1997 high. 

Behind the four major readiness

indicators are corollary metrics that

provide even more evidence of the

major improvements seen in parts

support. Parts backorders are down

from a high of 615,000 backorders

in December 1998 to an average of

210,000 in FY 2002. Furthermore,

Mission Capable (MICAP) incidents

and hours are both significantly

down, with MICAP hours down 

21 percent since the beginning of

this fiscal year. Beginning in 

FY 2002, the Air Force also budgeted and paid for Readiness Spares

Package (RSP) kits for both strategic

airlift and fighters, improving the

deployability and supportability of

expeditionary aerospace forces.

These examples highlight the

improved supply support the field is

experiencing, and all these

improvements occurred while the

Air Force engaged in multiple

contingency operations. 

Equally telling is the improvement

witnessed in engines. The total

Engine Non-Mission Capable for

Supply (ENMCS) rate for AF engines

dropped to 13.2 percent, well

below the 19.7 percent rate in 

FY 1998. That 6.5-percentage-point

decrease contributed to the Air

Force having an additional 215

engines in war readiness stocks

since FY 1998. Several engines

have seen improvements far beyond

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Mission Capable Rates

76.5%

70.8%

74.4%

69.1%

67.3%

73.5% 73.8%

75.7% 76.7%

70.5%

62%

64%

66%

68%

70%

72%

74%

76%

78%

Aggregate Fighter Bomber Strategic Other

2001

2002
those represented by the aggregate

rate. Since FY 1998, C-5 engines

experienced a 75 percent improvement in parts support, with its

ENMCS rate dropping from 10.9

percent in FY 1998 to just 2.9 percent. Additionally, the A-10 experienced a significant four percentage

point improvement in ENMCS, with

25 additional war readiness engines

since last year. Other aircraft

engines had remarkable improvements in reliability as well. In Pacific

Air Forces (PACAF), the conversion

of the F-16 engines at 3 wings from

the F110-100A to the F110-100B

resulted in a 35-percent reduction

in unscheduled engine removals.

The conversion of KC-135Es to 

KC-135Rs, where the TF33 engine

is replaced by the F108, has also

demonstrated Reliability and

Maintainability (R&M) paybacks—80

percent fewer unscheduled engine

removals and an 83-percent lower

ENMCS rate with the new engine—

all of which translates into more

combat capability and less strain on

the professional maintainers.

Improving mission capable rates for

aircraft and engines is merely one

method to enhance combat power;

making more aircraft available to

the warfighter is also vital to our

customer. While programmed depot

maintenance and fleet modernization will always be part of the force,

the Service strives to make the

process more effective and more

efficient to increase the number of

aircraft available to fly primary missions. Depot production is above

target, and on-time due date performance is trending upwards. At

the same time, defect rates, quality

defects, and depot-possessed aircraft are down. For example, in

October 2000, there were 176 KC135 “depot status” aircraft. At the

end of FY 2002, there are only 89

aircraft in depot status—87 more

aircraft on the ramp since October

2000. In just two years, KC-135

flowdays have been reduced by 

50 percent.

The Air Force’s logistics readiness

indicators provide a snapshot of the

gains made by “effects-based

resourcing,” by enhancing processes and focusing on the needs of the

warfighter. No doubt much work is

unfinished, but given the proper

resources, the path is set for

continued success.

Goal 3—Continued Air

Force Transformation to

Address Future

Challenges

The objective of Goal 3 is to prepare for and anticipate uncertainties

by providing a transformation program that implements the fullest

range of technological, process,

and people innovation and

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advancement, geared to qualitatively superior warfighting and

business capabilities. 

Transformation represents a process

of change devoted to maintaining

and advancing Air Force superiority

in its myriad missions. By its nature,

transformation is ongoing and continuous to thwart any potential

adversary’s asymmetrical efforts. Air

Force personnel used innovation to

transform battle space engagements, while others worked tirelessly

improving the way weapons and

weapons platforms are designed,

acquired, and maintained. 

Air Force Transformation is not

focused solely on end-user or operational considerations. Indeed,

while warfighting concepts and

employment skills remain superior in

this era of dynamic, ever-changing

threats, they now have a valued

partner: responsive, agile, flexible,

horizontally integrated business

processes that encourage and

reward innovation, are responsive to

customer needs, empower employees, and maximize resources available to the warfighters (people,

time, money, and material).

Fundamentally transforming Air

Force application of technology,

concepts, and organizational structures has already produced dramatic results. This paradigm shift—

a departure from business as

usual—is no longer a luxury, but

an operational necessity. Although

the Air Force is not a business,

many of the challenges it faces can

benefit from the adoption of bestbusiness practices—effectively “delayering” the organization, pushing

decisions down to the level best

optimized for decision-making, and

managing for results. 

Financial Management

Transformation

The Air Force is in the midst of a

profound, exciting, and critical

transformation. Without question,

sound financial management is at

the core. Air Force Financial

Management will accordingly shift

from the current labor-intensive,

transaction-focused customer service system to a more valued “strategic partner” role. Financial

Management now already occasions the application of tools, techniques, training, and technology to

reduce the time and expense of

processing transactions and to shift

focus toward vastly superior

decision support. 

In April 2002, the Air Force Financial

Management Transformation Vision

Statement was released and, as a

result, the Financial Management

Transformation Program Management Office (SAF/FMT) was created

to help make it a reality. To bring the

fight to the field, SAF/FMT conducted

a series of Financial Management

Transformation Workshops for Major

Command representatives as well as

for financial managers in Acquisition.

FMT has also played a key role in

drafting and/or coordinating the

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Transformation Planning Guidance,

the Air Force Transformation Flight

Plan, the Air Force Business

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The greatest element of transformation

being employed is the ingenuity of our

young people.

—General John P. Jumper

Air Force Chief of Staff
Transformation Plan, and the

Customer Service Integration Plan.

These plans are also action- and

results-oriented, ensuring financial

management relevance in the 

21st century. 

Correspondingly, Air Force Financial

Management senior leaders have

selected a set of transformation initiatives to realize the benefits of

transformational financial management. When implemented, they will

produce an Air Force where every

dollar expended correlates to the

correct balance between supporting

the mission, maintaining the infrastructure, and taking care of the

people. Major new initiatives to be

accomplished by the Secretary of

the Air Force for Financial

Management and Comptroller

(SAF/FM) follow.

Establish an Information Technology

Directorate. SAF/FM is responsible

for many of the financial management systems used at headquarters

and by the Major Commands and

bases. In addition, it plays a significant role in a variety of important

OSD systems initiatives, including the

Financial Management Modernization Program (FMMP) and the

Defense Integrated Military Human

Resources System (DIMHRS). To optimize performance related to these

initiatives, an analysis was accomplished to determine how financial

management Information Technology

could be used most effectively. The

analysis supported the creation of an

Information Technology Directorate

that will support all internal systems

and will also provide a single interface point with the various external

information technology efforts that

relate to financial management. The

resulting holistic perspective will

facilitate sound financial management and the modernization of the

supporting technical infrastructure.

This new organization will be

created in FY 2003.

Establish a Workforce Management

Office. As a result of current and

future challenges facing our financial management workforce, an

office will be established to address

those specific needs. A Human

Resources (HR) Task Force was

established with representatives from

the Cost, Budget, and Financial

Operations communities, including

both the military and civilian members of our workforce. In July 2002,

the HR Task Force recommended an

office organizational structure to

support workforce management and

development, as well as professional

education and training, and to perform additional workforce analysis

and evaluation. The mission of the

office is to effectively and efficiently

manage the Air Force financial

management workforce to attain

goals set forth in the April 2002 Air

Force Financial Management Vision

Statement. This new organization will

be created in FY 2003.

Air Force Customer Service

Concept, Phase I—Military Pay.

Customer service has been fragmented across various functional

communities such as personnel,

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financial management, logistics,

medical, family support, etc. The

delivery of these services is not sufficiently responsive to Air Force personnel and is time- and labor-intensive. The goal is customer-focused,

mission-driven service leveraged by

technology. The service concept is

integrated “people” services for

“one-stop shopping” 24/7, anytime,

anywhere customer service to active

duty, civilian, ANG, reserve, retirees,

and family members. Phase I is

focused on military personnel/military pay customer service using a

tiered concept: first, to offer web

access and multi-functionality; second, telephone contact and service;

and finally, face-to face expert assistance as needed.

Vendor/Commercial Pay Concept.

The current process for vendor payment is complex and fragmented,

with multiple stakeholders.

Contractual payments require the

requesting activity to submit a purchase request, the contracting function to award the contract, the vendor to fill the order and submit an

invoice, the requesting activity to

receive and accept the goods, and

the paying office to make payment

on the invoice. Miscellaneous payments require the requesting activity

to be issued funding authority to

authorize a miscellaneous service

contract, the vendor to provide the

requested service and submit an

invoice, the requesting activity to

receive and accept the services, and

the paying office to make payment

on the invoice. This process requires

unnecessary certified invoices, and

miscellaneous obligations and payments require extensive manual

input (approximately 60 percent of

workload). Excessive interest payments and lost discounts result from

paying office, receiving report, and

certified invoice delays. The excessive billing costs are primarily attributable to manual processing. The

envisioned end state is an automated vendor payment environment 

(e-commerce) where a minimum

amount of discounts are lost, no

interest penalties are incurred, and

billing costs are reduced to a minimum amount.

Reengineer Wing/Unit-Level

Resource Management Process. The

wing and unit level financial decision support process resides primarily within the Financial Analysis

Branch of the Comptroller

Squadrons. These offices provide a

full spectrum of services, including

developing financial plans, managing budget execution, and coordinating requirements. They provide

recommendations to the commander on funding alternatives based on

external input and internal analyses.

The ultimate goal of this

Transformation initiative is the application of tools, techniques, training,

and technology to reduce the time

spent loading targets, collecting

data, preparing financial plans, and

guiding the work of outside

resource advisors. The additional

time will be directed toward more

sophisticated, performance-based

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analysis of base resources using the

latest technologies such as the

Financial Information Resource

SysTem (FIRST), the Commander’s

Resources Integration System (CRIS),

and other systems. The results of an

end-to-end review of resource management at the wing/unit level will

be enhanced decision support

through output-based budgets and

a better analysis of similar and dissimilar alternatives resulting in more

cost-effective solutions for the wing.

Reengineer Acquisition Cost

Process. Consistent with the

Secretary’s goal of reducing 

acquisition cycle time (i.e., getting

weapons to the warfighter in a more

accelerated manner), the importance of improving the accuracy

and timeliness of financial management support to systems acquisitions

is being addressed. Issues include:

(1) the integration of cost and

budget considerations early in the

planning cycle; (2) realism in cost

estimates with emphasis given to

risk considerations that appropriately address schedule, technical, programmatic, and performance risk;

(3) the impact of capabilities-based

requirements on system trade-off

decisions; and (4) workforce training, development, experience levels,

and attrition concerns. To address

these issues, a multi-phase

approach will be used. Phase I will

be to reengineer the acquisition cost

process at the Product Center/

MAJCOM/Headquarters levels, with

emphasis placed on organizational

roles and responsibilities in support

of Milestone Reviews, annual

Program Objective Memorandum

(POM)/budget submissions, Analysis

of Alternatives (AoAs), and Source

Selections. The end state will be a

financial management capability

that provides enhanced support for

acquisition decisions based on

analysis that correctly balances

warfighting requirements, available

resources, and risk considerations.

Combat Comptroller Concept.

Financial Management personnel

currently support deployed operations providing contract support,

cost tracking, and bill paying. They

perform their work during contingencies and war as well as in

peacetime. Financial Management

responsibilities, tasks, and workload

increase during contingencies and

war, most noticeably during the initial deployment and bed-down of

forces stage. Lessons learned from

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Address Future Challenges < Performance Measures < General Funds 20

prior deployments tend to be the

same each time with little progress

to fix the process. The goal is to

provide world-class, relevant, accurate resource management support

and financial services to deployed

U.S. warfighters. The goal is a

focused plan that leverages new

technology, new concepts, doctrine,

and lessons learned to regain

comptroller wartime focus and

preparation—in-theater support

should mirror the same superior

home station support provided by

financial management personnel.

Reengineer Air Force—DFAS

Relationship. The lines of management accountability between the Air

Force and the Defense Finance and

Accounting Service (DFAS) are often

unclear and sometimes unsuitable.

The Air Force financial management

community is working on behalf of

members, vendors, and commanders

to fix accounting problems without

the necessary resources. The Air

Force is the only one of the three

Services that has DFAS record 

obligations. This initiative will 

evaluate all hand-offs between AF

and DFAS, reevaluate processes, 

and determine optimal roles for

each organization throughout all

stages of accounting and disbursing. By organizing better and solving recurring issues, the desired outcome/return on investment would

be one where all hand-offs between

AF and DFAS, processes, and roles,

through all stages of accounting

are optimized. 

Financial Management Knowledge

Management Concept. The Air

Force’s professional financial managers must deal with information

fragmented in many locations. This

initiative is to build a comprehensive

knowledge management tool for

financial management that is accessible through a single source website.

A “financial management deskbook” would include a reference

library, a keyword search, descriptions of discretionary practices, policy

and procedures, an “ask a professor” feature, wisdom and advice,

software tools, forms, and website

links. By transforming from a manual

and “surf the web” system of obtaining knowledge, professionals’ jobs

will be enriched and they will be

encouraged to become strategic

partners for commanders and senior

managers at all organizational levels.
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Ongoing Evolution of

Financial Management

Processes

Air Force Financial Management is

working with the National Reconnaissance Office, in the wake of the

recent reorganization of spacerelated functions, to develop and

implement financial best practices

including an integrated Space Cost

Estimating capability. Air Force

Financial Management is also 

looking at budget systems to be

sure they are part of an overall

strategy and structure that promotes

improved processes and wise

investment of limited resources.

Designing a performance-based

budget is part of that effort, and

actively participating in a Defense

Planning Guidance-directed study

of the Planning Programming and

Budgeting System will examine

whether this process, or some alternative to it, best meets the requirement for responsive resourcing and

decision-making at the senior levels

of the Department. 

To leverage scarce dollars, Air 

Force Financial Management is

developing innovative ways to procure weapons systems. The leasing

agreement for the Boeing 737 VIP

Transport plane is a notable example.

Cost analyses have been successfully

completed for more high-visibility

programs this year than any other. In

particular, analysis helped lead the

budget-capped F/A-22 through its

contentious and challenging Low

Rate Initial Production and Lot 2

decision process. Analysis also 

guided the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF),

the largest and most influential DoD

program ever, toward a successful

source selection and development

decision. The Air Force Cost Analysis

Agency provided crucial F/A-22 estimating insight to the JSF Cost

Integrated Product Team, which contributed significantly to the program’s

ability to prepare and defend its lifecycle estimates. As a result, there

were no major issues concerning the

JSF cost estimate during the source

selection and the milestone process.

The F/A-22 and JSF are two more

examples of the opportunities we had

this year to assist decision makers in

making the best choices to equip

our warfighters. 

Finally, Air Force Financial

Management directed the most

comprehensive and creative analysis

of funding requirements for the

annual flying hour program for the

Air Force. For the first time ever, the

analysis included an innovative

methodology to consider the impact

of “aging” aircraft on the funding

requirements. The model resulted in

the identification and correct pricing of this $6 billion program, critical to Air Force readiness and

combat capability. 

Ongoing Evolution of

Financial Management

Performance Metrics

FY 2002 witnessed the introduction

of performance metrics. Metrics

provided insights into financial

management reform initiatives,

under the Transformation rubric,

that collectively heralded and documented heightened, more beneficial

financial management services for

the entire U.S. Air Force. A sample

metric is problem disbursements.

Air Force Problem Disbursements.

This metric records Air Force problem disbursements resulting from

problem accounting transactions.

Negative unliquidated obligations
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occur when a payment is made

from a funding line that does not

exist. Unmatched disbursements

also result from payments from the

wrong source, but there are funds to

support the error. 

FY 2003 and Beyond

The transformation of the Air Force,

in many respects, parallels the transformation of America. As the Air

Force explores new capabilities and

concepts of operations to engage

threats, America collectively experiences a new and heightened appreciation for the cost of freedom. 

The Air Force is up to the challenge.

Assessing adversaries’ capabilities

against its own, the Service is developing Task Forces for a range of

mission requirements, from strategic

response to homeland security. The

Air Force will continue to exploit this

nation’s technical dominance to elevate advantages against potential

adversaries. Among other transformational elements, this involves harnessing the attributes of stealth, precision, stand-off, space, and information technology. 

The Air Force remains at the forefront

of DoD transformation. The Service

ensures the freedom to operate

around the globe, and in the sky and

space above, under any circumstances and for whatever mission the

nation requires. Maintaining this

advantage is absolutely paramount,

and represents a constant challenge.

In the Air Force flight plan of the

future, the United States Air Force will

meet and exceed challenges and

tests by relying on the tenets of its

resounding success—Readiness,

Transformation, and the most indispensable resource—its People. Air

Force Financial Management will

help lead this transformation by providing world-class financial services

that are every bit as sophisticated as

the warfighting concepts and

systems it supports.

Current Status

388

277

34 33

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50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

Unmatched Disbursements Negative Unliquidated Obligations

Dollars in Millions

FY 1998

FY 2002
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Working Capital Fund Concept

Air Force Materiel

Command Intensifies

Focus on the Warfighter

Air Force Materiel Command

(AFMC) logistics elements necessarily shifted from in-garrison or expeditionary support to sustained wartime

operations as FY 2002 began.

AFMC, along with the rest of DoD,

stalwartly embraced the formidable

task of defending this nation and its

interests abroad, conducted in the

then-recent shadow of the

September 11 terrorist attacks.

Strategically, AFMC invested significant resources in ensuring warfighter

support levels were positioned to fully

support the Air Force’s evolving combat response. These prudent investments in readiness, readily apparent

within attained measures of performance outlined in this section, powerfully underscore AFMC’s unyielding

commitment to the warfighter.

The Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF) is a

revolving fund financial structure used to provide

necessary goods and services for the armed forces. A

revolving fund, including the WCF revolving fund,

derives its name from the cyclic nature of the

“cash” flow. The income (or financial resources) of

organizations financed through DWCF is derived from

their level of operations and is available to finance

their continuing operations without fiscal year

limitation. Organizations financed through DWCF, as

business area providers, sell goods or services to

“customers” with the intent of recovering the total cost

of providing those goods and services. DWCF

business area providers use the income from

these sales to replace or buy additional

inventory or otherwise finance the production

of goods and services. The cycle continues for

the life of their revolving fund. A business

area provider, unlike commercial

businesses, is not profit-oriented.

11 

—Air Force Materiel Command

“Home” of the Air Force Working Capital Fund

1. The DWCF Handbook

(http://www.dtic.mil/comptroller/icenter/dwcf/dhintro.htm)
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Transformation Efforts

The terrorist attacks of September 11,

2001, renewed Air Force commitment to continue transformational

efforts in finding new approaches to

accomplish its vital missions.

Successfully addressing the evolving

geopolitical environment is only

possible through the harnessing of

new and innovative ideas—transformation. Clearly, the Air Force is

transforming today to meet the challenges of tomorrow. 

Transformation extends into every

aspect of the Air Force—be it

warfighting or support capabilities.

In FY 2002, AFMC continued its

pioneering efforts in transformation,

taking significant steps to maximize

the Air Force’s warfighting capabilities. AFMC transformation is not just

about creating new systems, but

also about taking current systems

and using them in novel, more

effective ways. AFMC personnel use

innovation to transform the way

weapons systems materiel and related support equipment are acquired,

repaired, maintained, sustained,

and delivered. Additionally, transformation of selected AFMC business

systems is currently being embraced

to take advantage of new technologies and processes already proven

in commercial industry. 

AFMC has also been at the forefront of related transformation

efforts. Noteworthy examples

include the technique of enterprise

management applied to each of the

AFMC enterprises, and elsewhere

within the Command, the systematic

divestiture of those non-value

added activities that pull

resources away from achieving

transformation goals. 

Collectively, the ideas and products

fostered by AFMC transformation

efforts will enhance AFMC and Air

Force efficiency, and increase the

flow of knowledge across the

Service. Air Force Materiel

Command will continue to adapt

and innovate in order to “push the

envelope” of its capabilities.

OPERATION NOBLE

EAGLE/OPERATION

ENDURING FREEDOM

In the aftermath of September 11,

2001, Air Force Working Capital

was geared up to support the

warfighter. Organic and contract

maintenance increased production

to meet the increased need for aircraft, engines, and components the

air campaign would require.

Contracts and depot support were

accelerated to provide the needed

parts, and inventory levels were

increased to provide immediate

support. Correspondingly, the number of aircraft in the depots

decreased by 20 percent; aircraft

deliveries achieved 86 percent ontime performance; and the quality

of aircraft, engines, and components remained high. Inventory

backorders have been reduced by

10 percent. Concerted efforts were

made to provide maintenance personnel the parts needed, with the

stated goal to expedite supply of

needed parts to operational units,

ready for immediate issue.
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2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

Improvement in Logistics

Support to the Warfighter

Logistics support to the warfighter

has improved dramatically over the

last fiscal year. After nine consecutive

years of declining readiness trends,

the AF has sustained its second

straight year of improvements across

the four major readiness indicators.

Mission capable rates are at their

highest point since FY 1997, while

Total Non-Mission Capable for

Maintenance rates improved to 

their best levels in the last four years.

Total Non-Mission Capable for

Supply rates improved 18 percent

from FY 2000, which represents 

a significant improvement in 

supplying critical aircraft parts to 

the flightline mechanic. Similarly,

cannibalization rates posted 

24 percent improvement from its 

FY 1997 high, further illustrating our

improved supply posture. 

Behind the four major readiness

indicators are corollary metrics that

provide even more evidence of the

major improvements AFMC has

seen in parts support. Parts backorders are a third of what we experienced in December 1998.

Furthermore, Mission Capable

(MICAP) incidents and hours are

both significantly down, with MICAP

hours down 21 percent since the

beginning of this fiscal year.

Beginning in FY 2002, AFMC also

budgeted and paid for Readiness

Spares Package (RSP) kits for both

strategic airlift and fighters, improving the deployability and supportability of expeditionary aerospace

forces. These examples highlight

the improved supply support the

field is experiencing, and all these

improvements occurred while the

Air Force engaged in multiple contingency operations. 

Equally telling is the improvement in

engines. The total Engine NonMission Capable for Supply rate for

AF engines dropped significantly

from the FY 1998 rate. This translates into fewer engines sitting on

shop floors waiting for parts. Several

engines such as the C-5 and the 

A-10 have seen improvements far

beyond those represented by the

aggregate rate. The conversion of

aircraft, through engine replacement, has also demonstrated

Reliability and Maintainability paybacks. The bottom-line: more combat capability and less strain on

professional maintainers.

Improving mission capable rates for

aircraft and engines is not the only

way to enhance combat power;

making more aircraft available to

the warfighter is also vital to the

customer. While programmed depot

maintenance and fleet modernization will always be part of our

force, AFMC strives to make the

process more effective and more

efficient to increase the number of

aircraft available to fly primary missions. Depot production is above
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Improvement in Logiistics < Air Force Materiel Command < Working Capital Fund 26

target, and on-time due date performance is trending upwards. At

the same time, defect rates, quality

defects, and depot-possessed aircraft are down. 

The Air Force Depot Maintenance

Activity Group is responsible for

maintenance and repair of systems

and spare parts with a program

value of $6.7 billion (FY 2002), and

the group provides an invaluable

service to the warfighter. Congress,

along with the SECAF and CSAF,

identifies depot capability as a 

priority necessary to support readiness and sustainability requirements

for contingency scenarios. To maintain a ready and controlled source

of depot maintenance, the Air Force

published a Depot Strategy and

Master Plan and sent it to Congress

on August 30, 2002. This strategy

and master plan calls for major

transformation in processes, financials, and in frastructure 

capitalization to ensure that Air Force

equipment is safe and ready to operate across the operational spectrum,

from training to rapidly deploying

and sustaining forces that can 

decisively defeat any adversary. To

support the plan, the Air Force funded an additional $150 million per 

year beginning in FY 2004 for 

depot facilities and equipment modernization. In addition to facility

improvements, the AF created a new

“Depot Modernization” appropriation

line to fund new technology and

equipment to modernize the depots.

This new line provides the visibility

needed to ensure a corporate, enterprise-wide approach to supporting

depot capabilities. 

The Air Force’s logistics readiness

indicators provide a snapshot of the

gains made by “effects-based

resourcing,” by enhancing logistics

processes and by focusing on the

needs of the warfighter.

Considerable work remains, but

with the proper resources, the path

is set for continued success.
The Air Force Materiel Command

(AFMC) accounts for more than 95

percent of Air Force working capital

fund (AFWCF) revenue and expense

activity (excluding the transportation

working capital fund, which is managed by the United States

Transportation Command). The

AFWCF consists of three functions:

Depot Maintenance, Supply

Management, and Information

Services. These functions, referred to

as activity groups, supply their singular goods and services to United

States Air Force and DoD customers.

Depot Maintenance provides economical and responsive repair, overhaul, and modification of aircraft,

missiles, engines, other major end

items, and their associated components. Supply Management provides

inventory management for spare

parts and associated logistics support

services to fulfill USAF needs during

war and peacetime. Information

Services provides maintenance and

development of automated information systems for information-related

activities of the Air Force, DoD, and

certain other Government agencies.

Working capital funds (WCFs) allow

the Air Force to accomplish the 

following:

◗ Ensure readiness through

reduced support costs, stabilized

rates, and customer service

◗ Focus management attention on

net results, including costs and

performance

◗ Identify the total cost of 

providing support products 

and services

◗ Establish strong customer/

provider relationships

Funding Authority

The Office of the Under Secretary of

Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)),

through the Assistant Secretary of the

Air Force (Financial Management

and Comptroller) (SAF/FM), allocates

to activity groups their annual cost

authority. Specific capital investment

targets are established to support the

replacement and modernization of

equipment and other capital assets

through the budget, obligation, and

procurement processes.

27 Working Capital Fund > Air Force Working Capital Fund

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

Air Force Working Capital Fund

All of our achievements—whether in

combat or in the laboratory—are made possible by

the single greatest competitive advantage we

have...the men and women of our Air Force.

—Dr. James G. Roche

Secretary of the Air Force
United States Air Force 

Cash Management < Working Capital Fund 28

Cash Management

DoD cash management policy recommends maintaining the minimum

cash balance necessary to meet

both operational requirements and

disbursements in support of the capital program. Cash generated from

operations is the primary means of

maintaining adequate cash levels.

The ability to generate cash is

dependent on setting rates to recover full costs, including prior-year

losses, accurately projecting workloads, and meeting established

operational goals.

Effective cash management is directly dependent on the availability of

accurate and timely data on cash

levels and operational results. Cash

levels should maintain at least seven

to 10 days of operational costs as

well as cash adequate to meet six

months of capital disbursements.

The recommended cash range for

FY 2002, the FY 2002 result, and

the FY 2003 goal are shown. 

Cash management efforts continue

to focus on analyzing data and

developing tools to identify changes

in cash. Although available cash

data from the financial systems is

outdated for current needs, accuracy has been improving. AFMC completed a statement of sources and

uses of cash and implemented use

of the statements to identify areas of

cash increases and drains. Work is

continuing with regard to identifying

and correcting processes that cause

cash drains.

Activity Group FY 2002 Goal* FY 2002 Result** FY 2003 Goal*

DMAG $362.7 M $309.5 M $387.6 M

SMAG $(2.9) M $92.3 M $132.4 M

ISAG $55.1 M $47.4 M $59.6 M

Transportation $384.1 M $859.9 M $449.4 M

Other $11.0 M $14.1 M $11.0 M

Total $810.0 M $1,323.2 M $1,040.3 M

Source: *FY03PB, **Cash Wksht Rpt

AF Working Capital Fund

Cash Performance Measure

Information Services

Activity Group (ISAG)

AFMC-Managed

Materiel Systems

Group (MSG)

Depot Maintenance

Activity Group (DMAG)

AFMC-Managed

Supply Management

Activity Group (SMAG)

Medical-Dental

Air Force Academy

Materiel Support

AFMC-Managed

General Support

AFMC-Managed

Standard Systems

Group (SSG)

Air Force Working

Capital Fund Areas

Oklahoma City

Air Logistics Center

(OC-ALC)

Ogden Air

Logistics Center

(OO-ALC)

Warner-Robins

Air Logistics Center

(WR-ALC)

Aerospace

Maintenance and

Regeneration Center

(AMARC)

Air Force Working Capital Fund Organization—

Activity Groups and Divisions

Revenue for FY 2002

MSD

37%

GSD

14%

DMAG

45%

ISAG

4%

Academy

0% Med-Dent

0%

Expenses for FY 2002

MSD

37%

GSD

15%

DMAG

44%

ISAG

4%

Med-Dent

0%

Academy

0%
Depot Maintenance

Activity Group

The Depot Maintenance Activity

Group (DMAG) repairs systems and

spare parts that support the warfighter in peacetime and provide sustainment to combat forces in wartime. In

peacetime, DMAG enhances readiness by efficiently and economically

repairing, overhauling, and modifying aircraft, engines, missiles, components, and software to meet

warfighter demands. During wartime

or contingencies, the group shifts to

surge repair operations and realigns

capacity to support the warfighter’s

immediate needs.

Mission Statement

Provide the maintenance capability to

support peacetime operations or a

contingency crisis while maintaining

the capability to rapidly support

another major theater war. Build a

professional maintenance work force

to lead and support Expeditionary

Aerospace and Joint Forces.

Customers, Products and

Services

DMAG provides major overhaul

and repair of systems and spare

parts while striving to meet or

exceed required standards for quality, timeliness, and cost. Both the Air

Force Materiel Command depots

and contract operations accomplish

these goals.

Depot maintenance supports a variety of customers including the

Supply Management Activity Group,

Air Force Major Commands, Air

National Guard, Air Force Reserve

Command, and other customers. In

addition to supporting the warfighter

with depot-level repair of weapon

systems, DMAG provides storage,

reclamation, and regeneration for

equipment not currently used by

the active forces of all military services. This work is done at the

Aerospace Maintenance and

Regeneration Center at DavisMonthan AFB, Arizona.

The Depot Maintenance Activity

Group has two principal objectives.

The first objective is to provide

organic and contract depot repair

capability for fielded and emerging

weapon systems, so that warfighters

have mission-essential equipment.

Secondly, DMAG’s intent is to

ensure the ability to rapidly respond

to warfighter requirements driven by

29 Working Capital Fund > Depot Maintenance Activity Group 

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

AFWCF Military Personnel

0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600

FY 2001 End

Strength

FY 2001

Work Years

FY 2002 End

Strength

FY 2002

Work Years

SMAG

DMAG

ISAG

850 889 862 839

197

462

159 298

49

50

60

59

AFWCF Civilian Personnel

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

FY 2001 End

Strength

FY 2001

Work Years

FY 2002 End

Strength

FY 2002

Work Years

SMAG

DMAG

ISAG

1,111 1,067 1,144 1,131

21,410 20,685 22,265 21,729

1,808 1,749 2,225 2,175
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Depot Maintenance Activity Group < Working Capital Fund 30

contingency operations. To accomplish this, short- and long-term

strategies must be used. The depot

maintenance strategic plan guides

the DMAG in having the right workload capacity and capability to meet

depot maintenance for: (a) peacetime support, (b) surge requirements,

and (c) core requirements.

As the Air Force evolves through

current Transformation initiatives,

Depot Maintenance will remain a

fundamental element of both readiness and sustainability by providing

a cost-effective, rapid repair capability. DMAG will continue to provide a core Air Force depot maintenance capability to retain an inhouse source of technical competence. Depot Maintenance will seek

new methods for efficient use of

resources such as partnering, government-owned/contractor-operated

facilities, and contract field teams

augmenting in-house operations.

The group will continue to invest

prudently to find innovative ways to

decrease flow days for systems and

components; increase parts availability to the repair line; and control

material costs through process

reviews, adoption of commercial

practices, and engineered standards. Several Depot Maintenance

Reengineering and Transformation

initiatives have been approved. The

expected results from these initiatives equate to the following endstates: improved readiness and support to the warfighter, improvement

in execution-year financial results,

and improved processes.

Transformation Initiatives

The Depot Maintenance Review

Team (DMRT) was created to

improve depot maintenance support

to the warfighter and to improve

depot maintenance financial performance. After many efforts to

improve depot maintenance, the AF

leadership determined that a strategic, integrated approach was needed. In November 2001, the DMRT

became Depot Maintenance

Reengineering and Transformation.

More than 300 inhibitors to depot

maintenance performance, both

operational and financial, were

identified and categorized. While

these issues spanned a wide range

of functional areas, the Focus

Areas included:

◗ Organizational Structure:

Centralize depot maintenance

into a single Directorate in an

effort to clarify lines of

accountability, responsibility,

and authority.

◗ Financial Management:

Transition from the existing

budget to a more dynamic

process, providing management

with a tool to efficiently size

depot workload by type. Realign

contract depot maintenance

from Working Capital Fund to

appropriated funding and use

statistical methods to develop

predictive budget models.

Eliminate intra-fund inefficiencies/costs while optimizing support through wholesale supply

and depot maintenance.

Institutionalize WCF Program

Objective Memorandum (POM)

processes for appropriate corporate action on WCF needs.

Exclude Air Force depot maintenance from the quarterly surcharge requirement.

◗ Workforce: Develop a maintenance training organization as a

single entity for all depot maintenance training through the senior management level.

Streamline the hiring process,

Support an Expeditionary Aerospace Force by

providing repair systems and spare parts that

ensure readiness in peacetime and provide

sustainment to combat forces in wartime.
employ multi-skilling, and

become more competitive with

private industry in compensation and other benefits.

◗ Infrastructure: Formalize the

Depot Infrastructure Planning

Process by providing infrastructure investment incentives in

Maintenance and Repair (M&R).

Educate the depot workforce in

Capital Purchase Programs

(CPP) and Economic Analysis

(EA) processes. Improve preventative maintenance programs

and provide flexibility for workload changes.

◗ Information Technology (IT):

Develop an IT Master Plan standardizing data system development/implementation across

Depot Maintenance and Supply

Maintenance. Develop an IT

Solution to capture data transparently and seamlessly.

Develop the “Depot X”

Initiative, modeled after the

Combined Aerospace

Operations Center Experimental

(CAOC-X).

◗ Metrics: Establish a standardized set of warfighter-focused

metrics, balanced and related

to strategic objectives.

◗ Workload/Production:

Implement standard process

improvement (PI) strategies and

standardized shop floor metrics

relating to the customer

shop floor.

◗ Material Support: Implement

actions to improve depot maintenance material support.

Examine depot maintenance

material requirements issues

and relationships with the

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

and the Supply Management

Mission Area. These include

the variability and unpredictability of requirements,

current stock levels, AF policies,

and policies effecting the total

acquisition cycle.

Customer Support

Performance Measures

Customer Support Performance

Measures for DMAG consist primarily of Production Performance

Measures, which are used to assess

cost, schedule, and quality of the

DMAG output. The six measures are

designed to achieve accountability

at the appropriate depot maintenance level, the Depot Maintenance

Manager. They measure compliance

with DMAG goals.

31 Working Capital Fund > Depot Maintenance Activity Group 

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

Measure FY 2002 Goal* FY 2002 Result** FY 2003 Goal***

Organic Production Hours (DPSH) 22,257K 23,190K 22,866K

Aircraft Days Held Index (yr) 1.0 1.1 1.0

Aircraft Due Date Performance 90 percent 82 Percent 90 percent

Aircraft Quality Defect Rate (18 mo ave) 0.22 0.22 Varies by MDS

Engine Quality Defect-Free Percentage 95 Percent 96 Percent 95 Percent

Exchangeable Quality Defect Rate (defects per item) 0.03 0.02 0.03

Source: *FY02 Supply Mgnt Mission Area Ops Plan, **30 Sep 02 Center Production, ***FY03 Supply Mgnt Mission Area Ops Plan

 Organic Production Hours: The maintenance hours necessary to produce a product (i.e., aircraft, engines, spares, software, etc.) or to provide a service.

 Aircraft Days Held Index: The length of time that the depot or depot maintenance contractor possesses aircraft for maintenance or modifications.

 Aircraft Due Date Performance: The ability of the depot and depot maintenance contractors to produce aircraft according to schedule.

 Aircraft Quality Defect Rate: The ability of the depot and depot maintenance contractors to produce detect-free aircraft, ready for use by the customer.

 Engine Quality Defect-Free Percentage: The ability of the depot to produce engines that are defect-free and ready for use by the customer.

 Exchangeable Quality Defect Rate: The ability of the depot to produce components that are defect-free and ready for use by the customer.

Depot Maintenance

Customer Support Performance Measures

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6
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Supply Management Activity Group < Working Capital Fund 32

Financial Performance

Measures

Financial Performance Indicators

assess the financial performance of

the DMAG. They are designed to

achieve accountability at the appropriate level and measure compliance with DMAG objectives.

The DMAG Financial Performance

Indicators for Organic work are

Organic Net Operating Result and

Organic Expense Rate. We are currently in the process of realigning

the Contract DMAG program to

provide a more direct relation

between customers and repair

contractors.

Supply Management

Activity Group

The Supply Management Activity

Group (SMAG) was established to

provide inventory management for

spare parts and associated logistics

support services to fulfill USAF

needs. SMAG acquires and repairs

inventory items using funds received

from sales. Operating costs are

paid by funds received from sales.

Mission Statement

Provide policy, guidance, and

resources to meet Air Force needs

for spare parts. Manage approximately two million items, including

weapon systems spare parts, medical/dental supplies and equipment, and items used for

non–weapon systems applications.

Materiel procured from vendors

held in inventory is for sale to

authorized customers.

Organization and

Responsibilities

SMAG consists of four divisions: the

Materiel Support Division (MSD),

General Support Division (GSD),

Medical/Dental Division, and Air

Force Academy Cadet Issue

Division. The Air Force Materiel

Command manages MSD and

GSD. The United States Air Force

Headquarters (HQ USAF) manages

the Medical/Dental Division and Air

Force Academy Cadet Issue Division.

Measure FY 2002 Goal* FY 2002 Result** FY 2003 Goal*

Organic Net Operating Result (NOR) $194.4 M $237.4 M $0.0

Organic Expense Rate $161.63 $173.33 $175.85

Source: *FY03PB, Jan 02, **Mtly Exec Rpt

 Organic Net Operating Result: The profit or loss from annual operations is based on work performed. Revenue includes amounts earned from stabilized sales 

 rates and reimbursements. The goal of the fund is to break even over the long run.

 Organic Expense Rate: Estimated cost per hour for work produced including all labor, material, and business operations costs. It provides managers with 

 visibility of cost trends. 

Depot Maintenance

Financial Performance Measures

1

2

1

2
Since the onset of FY 2002,

Headquarters Defense Logistics

Agency/Defense Energy Service

Center assumed management of

the Fuels Division.

MSD is responsible for Air

Force–managed, depot-level

reparable spare parts and consumable spares. The principal products

of MSD are serviceable spare parts

and assemblies unique to Air Force

weapon systems. The sale of

reparable parts represents about 90

percent of total sales. The remainder represents sales of non-reparable or consumable items within the

MSD. Although most consumable

items have been transferred to the

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for

management, items designated as

design unstable remain on the

AFMC product list.

The Retail Operations of the Air

Force Working Capital Fund are

composed of the General Support,

Medical/Dental, and United States

Air Force Academy Divisions.

Although each division operates

independently, they all purchase

large quantities of commodities in

order to sell small quantities directly

to the ultimate consumer (supporting the warfighter). Large bulk buys

allow them to take advantage of

economies of scale and achieve significant cost savings. Additionally,

each division concentrates its efforts

in a specific area of expertise. 

GSD items support installation

maintenance and administrative

functions, field and depot maintenance of aircraft, ground and airborne communication and electronic systems, and other sophisticated systems and equipment.

These also include individual clothing items issued to new recruits

and organizational clothing items,

such as firemen’s protective overgarments, air crew helmets, and

chemical warfare protective overgarments. GSD supports more than

150 Air Force installations throughout the world.

The Surgeon General of the Air

Force is responsible for the overall

management of the Medical/Dental

Division. This peacetime operating

authority provides the effective support necessary to maintain established norms in the health care of

USAF active military, retirees, and

their dependents. The war reserve

materiel (WRM) requirement of this

division is to provide medical

supplies and equipment vital to

support forces in combat and contingency operations. 

The Air Force Academy Cadet Issue

Division finances the purchase of

uniforms, uniform accessories, and

computers for sale to cadets. The

division’s customer base includes

more than 4,000 cadets who

receive distinctive uniforms procured

from a number of domestic

manufacturing contractors.

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2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

Support an Expeditionary Aerospace Force

by providing spare parts in a timely

manner. Attain this goal by increasing

issue and stockage effectiveness rates,

reducing logistic response times,

and reducing backorders.
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Supply Management Activity Group < Working Capital Fund 34

Customers, Products, and

Services

In addition to the management of

various inventories, SMAG provides

a wide range of logistics support

services, including requirements

forecasting, item introduction, cataloging, provisioning, procurement,

repair, technical support, data management, item disposal, distribution

management, and transportation.

SMAG provides support to a variety of customers. During FY 2002,

the customer base consisted primarily of MAJCOMs, Depot

Maintenance and Contractors, and

the Air National Guard and Air

Force Reserve.

The supply business also provides

initial provisioning support to the Air

Force Acquisition Executive.

Transformation Initiatives

The Air Force is in the process of

implementing a major redesign of

the spares supply process through a

set of initiatives designed to improve

support to the warfighter. These initiatives, known as the Spares

Campaign, promise a fundamental

reshaping of the internal management processes and data systems

used on a daily basis to buy, repair,

and distribute the thousands of different items needed to maintain

weapon systems in a mission-capable (MC) status. Eight initiatives provide for a full spares processimprovement campaign:

◗ Restructure defense logistics

requirements by setting stable

prices and allocating costs to

the responsible commands.

◗ Improve spares budgeting by

establishing a single consolidated budgeting process for

spares and consumable items,

thereby meeting all spares

requirements.

◗ Improve financial management

by tracking the execution of

weapon-system support against

approved requirements and

budget. Simply put, determine

whether the Air Force is getting

a MC rate equivalent to the

amount it is spending.

◗ Improve item demand and

repair workload forecasting.

This initiative calls for improved

methods for calculating the

type and timeframe of maintenance needs for the future; that

is, commercial technologies

like advanced planning and

scheduling systems.

◗ Establish a virtual single inventory control point to centrally

prioritize spares and funds

SMAG Customers

Air Force Major 

Commands

50%

Air Force Surgeon 

General

8%

Other

5%

Air National Guard 

and Air Force 

Reserves

16%

AFMC Depot 

Maintenance and 

Contractors

21%

* Other military services within

the DoD, other agencies within

the Federal Government, and

Foreign Military Sales

Source: Mtly Exec Rpt

Provide and deliver reparable and

consumable items (right product—right

place—right time—right price).

*
allocation, passing the execution phase down to the air

logistics centers.

◗ Align supply chain management to focus more on weapon

systems and MC rate goals.

◗ Standardize and expand the

role of regional supply

squadrons to support expeditionary operations.

◗ Adopt improved purchasing

and supply management 

practices, thereby reducing 

purchasing costs and

improving product quality

and delivery. 

Customer Support

Performance Measures

SMAG evaluates customer support

performance of Air Force–managed items based on five indicators—Issue Effectiveness, Stockage

Effectiveness, Logistics Response

Time, Backorder Reduction, and 

MICAP. These indicators provide

feedback to allow managers to

assess quality of spares support

provided and plan corrective

action when needed. The General

Support Division reports these indicators at the base level, not at the

aggregate level.

35 Working Capital Fund > Supply Management Activity Group 

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

Measure FY 2002 Goal* FY 2002 Result** FY 2003 Goal***

Issue Effectiveness (IE) 63 percent 63.7 percent 65.1 percent

Stockage Effectiveness (SE) 71 percent 72.9 percent 74.4 percent

Logistics Response Time (LRT) 36 days 38.1 days 35.3 days

Backorder Reduction 218,500 units 219,551 units 177,281 units

MICAP 3,935,800 hours 3,356,396 hours 3,139,459 hours

Source: *FY02 Supply Mgnt Mission Area Ops Plan, **Mtly Exec Rpt (Mtly Avg FY02), ***FY03 Supply Mgnt Mission Area Ops Plan

 Issue Effectiveness (IE): IE reflects the percentage of time base supply satisfies base demands with stock off the shelf, irrespective of authorized stock levels.

 The IE supports the AFMC Expeditionary Combat Support Enabling Task to equip and sustain the warfighter with reach-back capability to the latest

 available technology and resources.

 Stockage Effectiveness (SE): SE represents the percentage of the time base supply satisfies base demands with stock off the shelf, for items with 

 authorized stock levels only.

 Logistics Response Time (LRT): LRT measures the average time taken to satisfy customer (base supply or depot retail) requisitions for those Air Force-managed

 items that were not immediately available.

 Backorder Reduction: A backorder is a demand placed on the Air Force supply system that cannot be immediately satisfied from existing inventory. 

 SMAG strives to reduce backorders by having parts on the shelf for immediate issue, increasing warfighter readiness.

 Mission Capability (MICAP): A MICAP backorder is a demand placed on the supply system that cannot be immediately satisfied from existing 

 inventory and has been designated by the customer as affecting mission capability. MICAP hours are accrued until the order is filled. SMAG strives to reduce 

 MICAP hours by having parts on the shelf for immediate issue; thus, increasing operational readiness.

 

 

 

Supply Management

Customer Support Performance Measures

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3 

4

5
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Information Services Activity Group < Working Capital Fund 36

Financial Performance

Measures

SMAG measures financial performance based on four indicators—

Revenue, Expenses, Net Operating

Result, and Unit Cost Target. These

indicators allow effective and efficient utilization of funding to support customer needs, while providing vital information needed for

accurate budget forecasts. 

Information Services

Activity Group

The Information Services Activity

Group (ISAG) was established to

develop and maintain automated

information systems for specific Air

Force, DoD, and other Government

agencies. Two Air Force entities act

as one Central Design Activity

(CDA) under the command of the

Air Force Materiel Command,

Electronic Systems Center (ESC), at

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts.

The two entities are the Materiel

Systems Group (MSG), located at

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and

the Standard Systems Group (SSG),

located at Maxwell AFB-Gunter

Annex, Alabama.

Mission Statement

Develop, acquire, integrate, implement, protect, and sustain combat

support information systems for the

United States Air Force and

Department of Defense customers.

Customers, Products, and

Services

ISAG provides, through the CDA,

information products and services

via two business lines—the information technology solutions line and

the Commercial Information

Technology Product Area Directorate

(CITPAD) line.

The information technology solutions business line develops and

sustains automated information

systems in two target markets:

(1) AFMC-level supply management

and depot maintenance information

systems, and (2) Air Force–wide,

standardized support systems. This

Measure FY 2002 Goal FY 2002 Result FY 2003 Goal

Revenue $8,471.0 M $8,770.0 M $9,576.8 M

Expenses $8,380.0 M $8,617.2 M $9,507.6 M

Net Operating Result (NOR) $91.0 M $152.8 M $69.2 M

Unit Cost Target (UCT) 0.989 0.983 0.993

Supply Management

Financial Performance Measures

 Revenue: Revenues are amounts earned as a result of normal operations and usually result from sale of, or reimbursements for, goods and services provided

 to DoD activities, other federal government agencies, and the public.

 Expenses: Expenses are the use of resources during an accounting period in carrying out DoD's mission. They occur from rendering services, delivering or 

 producing goods, or carrying out other mission-related activities and relate to normal operating activities.

 Net Operating Result (NOR): The NOR is the difference between revenue and expenses, i.e., a bottom-line profit and loss indicator. The NOR objective of 

 an activity group is to break even over a two-year budget cycle. Setting rates that effectively offset the prior-year net profit or loss accomplishes this.

 Unit Cost Target (UCT): UCT is a limitation imposed by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) on the annual operating budget (AOB), 

 restricting obligations to a percentage of gross sales. The AOB is the funding document providing the authority to incur costs. The UCT is determined by 

 dividing costs by sales. Another description is the ratio of obligations to gross sales. A definition for costs is an obligation (excluding initial and capital

 expenses) and credit returns.

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4
includes a 24-hour, seven-day help

desk for customers to call for hardware and software support. The

CDA provides their service upon

entering into service-level agreements (SLAs) with known customers.

The SLAs specify how many direct

billable hours of service per year

will be sold to the customer and at

what cost per billable hour.

The CITPAD business line provides

computer hardware, software,

peripheral equipment and related

services to the Department of the Air

Force, other agencies including

DoD, and private parties (as authorized by law) through their webbased “Virtual Superstore.”

Thousands of customers across the

Air Force and DoD enjoy one-stop

shopping from the online catalog of

computer and computer-related

products and services. For providing

this service, the CDA collects a

small surcharge on equipment and

services when a customer

places an order.

Transformation Initiatives

Transformation’s foundation of

people, processes, and technology

will rely heavily on the AFMC’s

Information Services expertise.

Having a supporting role in 

development and deployment of

the AFMC Portal, ISAG is leveraging cutting edge technology to

ensure that the transition of “data

into knowledge for Air Force decision makers” is tomorrow’s reality.

Customer Support

Performance Measures

ISAG measures the quality of support to its consumer base using

three performance indicators—

Software Releases, Priority 1

Deficiency Reports, and Priority 2

Deficiency Reports. Critical to the

ISAG customer is the timeliness of

software releases required to either

fix deficiency reports or to make

enhancements to the software. In

addition, ISAG customers demand

timely resolution of their software

problems or discrepancies.

Financial

Performance Measures

ISAG measures financial performance using three indicators—

Revenue, Cost of Operations, and

Net Operating Result.

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Air Force professionals providing the

world’s most respected combat support

information systems, transforming data into

knowledge for Air Force decision makers.
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Measure FY 2002 Goal* FY 2002 Result** FY 2003 Goal*

Revenue $600.5 M $629.5 M $603.5 M

Cost of Operations $604.0 M $632.5 M $595.1 M

Net Operating Result (NOR) ($3.5 M) ($3.0 M) $8.4 M

Source: *FY03PB, **Mtly Exec Rpt

 Revenue: Revenue is earned through the sale of direct billable labor hours at the ISAG composite rate, direct reimbursements for pass-through contract

 efforts and extraordinary expenses (e.g., mission-unique travel, equipment, and supplies), and the collection of CITPAD surcharges.

 Cost of Operations: Cost of operations (expenses) measures the resources consumed in filling customer orders. These costs include labor expenses,

 both direct and overhead.

 Net Operating Result (NOR): The NOR is the difference between revenue and expenses, i.e., a bottom-line profit and loss indicator. The NOR objective 

 of an activity group is to break even over a two-year budget cycle. Setting rates that effectively offset the prior-year net profit or loss accomplishes this.

Information Services

Financial Performance Measures

1

2

3

1

2

3

Measure FY 2002 Goal* FY 2002 Result** FY 2003 Goal*

Software Releases 95 percent 98 percent 95 percent

Priority 1 Deficiency Reports 66 percent 88 percent 66 percent

Priority 2 Deficiency Reports 75 percent 82 percent 75 percent

Source: *CDA Internal Goal/Metric, **Mtly Exec Rpt

 Software Releases: The percentage of software delivered on time.

 Priority 1 Deficiency Reports: Percentage of resolved reported priority 1 software deficiencies within 48 hours. Priority 1 software deficiencies are those

 which, if not resolved, will prevent the accomplishment of an essential mission capability. 

 Priority 2 Deficiency Reports: Percentage of resolved reported priority 2 software deficiencies within 45 days. Priority 2 software deficiencies are those which,

 if not resolved, will result in technical, cost, and schedule risk to the project or to the lifecycle support of the system, and no workaround is known.

Information Services

Customer Support Performance Measures

1

2

3

1

2

3
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United States Air Force United States Air Force

Fiscal Year 2002 Fiscal Year 2002

Annual Financial Statements Annual Financial Statements

Financial Statements Financial Statements
Limitations of the Financial Limitations of the Financial

Statements Statements

The financial statements have been prepared to report the financial position and results of operations for the entity, pursuant to the requirements of the Title 31, United States Code, Section 3515(b). 

While the statements have been prepared from the books and records of the entity, in accordance with the formats prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget, the statements are in addition to the financial reports used to monitor and control budgetary resources which are prepared from the same books and records.

To the extent possible, the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with federal accounting standards. At

times, the Department is unable to implement all elements of the standards due to financial management systems limitations. The Department continues to implement system improvements to address these limitations. There are other

instances when the Department’s application of the accounting standards is different from the auditor’s application of

the standards. In those situations, the Department has reviewed the intent of the standard and applied it in a manner

that management believes fulfills that intent. 

The statements should be read with the realization that they are for a component of the United States Government, a

sovereign entity. One implication of this is that the liabilities cannot be liquidated without legislation that provides

resources to do so.

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) amended the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting

Standard No. 6 to require the capitalization and depreciation of military equipment (formerly known as National

Defense Property, Plant and Equipment) for fiscal years (FY) 2003 and beyond, and encouraged early implementation.

Accordingly, the Department began the process of developing and reporting values for these assets in notes to the

Balance Sheet, beginning in FY 2002.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet—General Funds

As of September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in Thousands)

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2002 

Consolidated

2001 

Restated 

2001 

Consolidated

 ASSETS (Note 2) 

 Intragovernmental: 

 Fund Balance with Treasury (Note 3) 47,942,750 44,259,788 44,259,788

 Investments (Note 4) 708 1,088 1,088

 Accounts Receivable (Note5) 443,154 394,513 394,513

 Other Assets (Note 6) 4,989 351,706 351,706

 Total Intragovernmental Assets $48,391,601 $45,007,095 $45,007,095

 Cash and Other Monetary Assets (Note 7) 140,645 107,530 486,225

 Accounts Receivable (Note 5) 1,017,910 561,769 561,769

 Inventory and Related Property (Note 9) 28,817,564 25,740,625 57,610,355

 General Property, Plant and Equipment (Note 10) 24,247,152 20,444,148 20,444,148

 Other Assets (Note 6) 7,535,914 5,509,604 5,509,604

 TOTAL ASSETS $110,150,786 $97,370,771 $129,619,196

 LIABILITIES (Note 11) 

 Intragovernmental: 

 Accounts Payable (Note 12) 1,124,733 740,585 740,585

 Debt (Note 13) 134 108 108

 Other Liabilities (Note 15 & Note 16) 2,179,087 1,878,473 2,257,168

 Total Intragovernmental Liabilities $3,303,954 $2,619,166 $2,997,861

 Accounts Payable (Note 12) 6,206,967 4,180,417 4,180,417

 Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment- 

 Actuarial Liabilities (Note 17) 1,211,045 1,269,811 1,269,811

 Environmental Liabilities (Note 14) 8,454,564 7,312,942 7,312,942

 Other Liabilities (Note 15 and Note 16) 3,987,188 4,118,979 4,118,979

 TOTAL LIABILITIES $23,163,718 $19,501,315 $19,880,010

 NET POSITION 

 Unexpended Appropriations (Note 18) 39,543,850 39,006,789 39,006,789

 Cumulative Results of Operations 47,443,218 38,862,667 70,732,397

 TOTAL NET POSITION $86,987,068 $77,869,456 $109,739,186

 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION $110,150,786 $97,370,771 $129,619,196

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Consolidated Statement of Net Cost—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

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Principal Statements < General Funds 44

2002 

Consolidated

2001 

Restated 

2001 

Consolidated

PROGRAMS COST 

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 21,820,712 18,672,472 18,672,472

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -2,327,324 -2,211,035 -2,211,035

 Intragovernmental Net Costs $19,493,388 $16,461,437 $16,461,437

 Gross Costs With the Public 72,927,138 69,208,409 73,807,726

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -680,711 -594,928 -594,928

 Net Costs With the Public $72,246,427 $68,613,481 $73,212,798

NET COST OF OPERATIONS $91,739,815 $85,074,918 $89,674,235

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 19.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Position—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

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2002 

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations 

2002 

Unexpended 

Appropriations 

2001 

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations 

Restated 

2001 

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations 

2001 

Unexpended 

Appropriations 

BEGINNING BALANCES 70,732,397 39,006,789 31,980,779 31,980,779 35,240,415

Prior Period Adjustments (+/-) -31,869,730 0 2,536,283 39,005,325 0

BEGINNING BALANCES, ADJUSTED $38,862,667 $39,006,789 $34,517,062 $70,986,104 $35,240,415

BUDGETARY FINANCING SOURCES

 Appropriations received 0 96,952,072 0 0 3,766,374

 Appropriations transferred-in/out (+/-) 0 5,084,803 0 0 0

 Other adjustments (rescissions, etc) (+/-) 0 -2,062,406 0 0 0

 Appropriations used 99,437,408 -99,437,408 86,135,105 86,135,105 0

 Donations and forfeitures of cash/equivalents 12,681 0 5,872 5,872 0

 Other budgetary financing sources (+/-) 246,473 0 2,236,422 2,236,422 0

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES

 Transfers-in/out without reimbursement (+/-) 26,728 0 456,260 456,260 0

 Imputed financing from costs absorbed by others 597,076 0 586,864 586,864 0

TOTAL FINANCING SOURCES $100,320,366 $537,061 $89,420,523 $89,420,523 $3,766,374

NET COST OF OPERATIONS (+/-) $91,739,815 $0 $85,074,918 $89,674,235 $0

ENDING BALANCES $47,443,218 $39,543,849 $38,862,667 $70,732,392 $39,006,789

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 20.
Combined Statement of Budgetary Resources—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

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Budgetary 

Financing 

Accounts

NonBudgetary

Financing

Accounts

Budgetary

Financing

Accounts

NonBudgetary

Financing

Accounts

2002 2002 2001 2001

BUDGETARY RESOURCES

Budget Authority:

 Appropriations received $96,329,855 $0 $87,803,883 $0

 Net transfers (+/-) $4,954,597 $0 $4,913,418 $0

Unobligated balance:

 Beginning of period $7,203,289 $0 $7,105,053 $0

 Net transfers, actual (+/-) $130,206 $0 -$2,130,103 $0

Spending authority from offsetting collections:

 Earned

 Collected 6,551,584 0 4,875,191 0

 Receivable from Federal sources 274,507 0 312,728 0

 Change in unfilled customer orders

 Advance received 106,478 0 -41,657 0

 Without advance from Federal sources -1,182 0 64,971 0

 Subtotal $6,931,387 $0 $5,211,233 $0

Recoveries of prior year obligations 1,051,593 0 1,272,122 0

Permanently not available -2,062,413 0 -1,996,394 0

TOTAL BUDGETARY RESOURCES $114,538,514 $0 $102,179,212 $0

STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES

Obligations incurred: 

 Direct 100,622,101 0 89,602,365 0

 Reimbursable 7,849,904 0 5,373,560 0

 Subtotal 108,472,005 0 94,975,925 0

Unobligated balance: 

 Apportioned 5,268,178 0 6,367,908 0

 Exempt from apportionment 4,607 0 2,494 0

 Other available -1 0 1 0

Unobligated Balances Not Available 793,725 0 832,884 0

TOTAL STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES $114,538,514 $0 $102,179,212 $0

RELATIONSHIP OF OBLIGATIONS TO OUTLAYS 

Obligated Balance, Net – beginning of period 37,049,171 0 33,410,761 0

Obligated Balance, Net – end of period: 

 Accounts receivable -1,481,965 0 -1,207,458 0

 Unfilled customer order from Federal sources -465,207 0 -466,389 0

 Undelivered orders 34,030,703 0 32,011,469 0

 Accounts payable 9,738,663 0 6,711,552 0

Outlays: 

 Disbursements 102,374,064 0 89,687,692 0

 Collections -6,658,063 0 -4,833,534 0

 Subtotal 95,716,001 0 84,854,158 0

Less: Offsetting receipts -121,154 0 0 0

NET OUTLAYS $95,594,847 $0 $84,854,158 $0

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
Combined Statement of Financing—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

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2002 

Combined

2001 

Restated 

2001 

Combined

RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES 

Budgetary Resources Obligated

 Obligations incurred 108,472,005 94,975,926 94,975,926

 Less: Spending authority from offsetting collections and recoveries (-) -7,982,980 -6,483,355 -6,483,355

Obligations net of offsetting collections and recoveries 100,489,025 88,492,571 88,492,571

 Less: Offsetting receipts (-) -121,154 0 0

Net obligations 100,367,871 88,492,571 88,492,571

Other Resources 

 Transfers in/out without reimbursement (+/-) 26,727 -17,417 -17,417

 Imputed financing from costs absorbed by others 597,076 586,864 586,864

Net other resources used to finance activities 623,803 566,716 566,716

TOTAL RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES $100,991,674 $89,059,287 $89,059,287

RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ITEMS NOT PART OF NET COST OF 

OPERATIONS

 

Change in budgetary resources obligated for goods, services and benefits ordered but 

not yet provided

 

 Undelivered Orders (-) -2,222,784 -2,402,847 -2,402,847

 Unfilled Customer Orders 105,295 23,314 23,314

 Resources that fund expenses recognized in prior periods -651,941 574,535 574,535

 Resources that Finance the Acquisition of Assets -10,859,967 -9,168,868 -4,569,551

 Total Resources Used to Finance Items Not Part of the Net Cost of Operations -13,629,397 -10,973,866 -6,374,549

TOTAL RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS $87,362,277 $78,085,421 $82,684,738

COMPONENTS OF THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS THAT WILL NOT 

REQUIRE OR GENERATE RESOURCES IN THE CURRENT PERIOD:

COMPONENTS REQUIRING OR GENERATING RESOURCES IN FUTURE PERIODS 

 Increase in annual leave liability -71,316 0 0

 Increase in environmental and disposal liability 1,117,408 0 0

 Other (+/-) 73,202 467,148 467,148

 Total Components Net Cost of Operations that Will Require or Generate Resources

 in Future Periods 1,119,294 467,148 467,148

COMPONENTS NOT REQUIRING OR GENERATING RESOURCES 

 Depreciation and amortization 1,795,095 2,895,300 2,895,300

 Revaluation of assets or liabilities (+/-) 3,715,480 -15,771 -15,771

 Other (+/-) -2,252,331 3,642,820 3,642,820

 Total Components Net Cost of Operations Will Not Require or Generate Resources 3,258,244 6,522,349 6,522,349

TOTAL COMPONENTS NET COST OF OPERATIONS THAT WILL REQUIRE OR 

GENERATE RESOURCES IN CURRENT PERIOD $4,377,538 $6,989,497 $6,989,497

NET COST OF OPERATIONS $91,739,815 $85,074,918 $89,674,235

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 22.
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Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies

1.A. Basis of Presentation

These financial statements have been prepared to report the financial position and results of operations of the

Department of the Air Force as required by the “Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act of 1990,” expanded by the

“Government Management Reform Act (GMRA) of 1994” and other appropriate legislation. The financial statements

have been prepared from the books and records of the Air Force in accordance with “Department of Defense Financial

Management Regulation (DoDFMR),” Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin No. 01-09, “Form and

Content of Agency Financial Statements,” and to the extent possible, Federal Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

(GAAP). The accompanying financial statements account for all resources for which the Air Force is responsible except

that information relative to classified assets, programs, and operations has been excluded from the statement or otherwise aggregated and reported in such a manner that it is no longer classified. The Air Force’s financial statements are

in addition to the financial reports also prepared by the Air Force pursuant to OMB directives that are used to monitor

and control the Air Force’s use of budgetary resources.

The Air Force is unable to implement fully all elements of Federal GAAP and the OMB Bulletin No. 01-09 due to limitations of its financial management processes and systems, including non-financial feeder systems and processes.

Reported values and information for the Air Force’s major asset and liability categories are derived largely from nonfinancial feeder systems, such as inventory systems and logistic systems. These were designed to support reporting

requirements focusing on maintaining accountability over assets and reporting the status of federal appropriations

rather than preparing financial statements in accordance with Federal GAAP. As a result, the Air Force currently cannot

implement every aspect of GAAP and the OMB Bulletin No. 01-09. The Air Force continues to implement process and

system improvements addressing the limitation of its financial and non-financial feeder systems.

There are instances where the Air Force has reviewed the intent of the accounting standard and applied it in a manner

consistent with the intent of the standard, but auditors interpret the standard differently. Financial statement elements

impacted include payments under firm fixed price contracts, operating materials and supplies (OM&S) and disposal liabilities.

A more detailed explanation of these financial statement elements is provided in the applicable footnote. 

1.B. Mission of the Reporting Entity

The United States Air Force was created on September 18, 1947, by the National Security Act of 1947. The National

Security Act Amendments of 1949 established the Department of Defense (DoD) and made the Air Force a department

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General Funds General Funds

Footnotes to the Footnotes to the

Principal Statements Principal Statements
within DoD. The overall mission of the Air Force is to defend the United States through control and exploitation of air

and space.

The accounts used to prepare the statements are classified as entity/nonentity. Entity accounts consist of resources the

agency has authority to decide how to use or is legally obligated to use to meet entity obligations. Nonentity accounts

are assets held by an entity but are not available for use in operations.

The Air Force incorporates into the accounting systems internal controls, reconciliations, management by exception

reports, and other management control information. 

When possible, the financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of accounting as required by federal

accounting standards. 

Following is a list of Air Force account numbers and titles (all accounts are entity accounts unless otherwise noted):

Air Force Account Number Title

57 * 0704 Military Family Housing (O&M and Construction), Air Force

57 * 0810 Environmental Restoration, Air Force

57 * 1999 Unclassified Receipts and Expenditures, Air Force

57 * 3010 Aircraft Procurement, Air Force

57 * 3011 Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force

57 * 3020 Missile Procurement, Air Force

57 * 3080 Other Procurement, Air Force

57 * 3300 Military Construction, Air Force

57 * 3400 Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Air Force

57 * 3500 Military Personnel, Air Force

57 * 3600 Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E), AF

57 * 3700 Personnel, Air Force Reserve

57 * 3730 Military Construction, Air Force Reserve

57 * 3740 Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Air Force Reserve

57 * 3830 Military Construction, Air National Guard

57 * 3840 Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Air National Guard

57 * 3850 Personnel, Air National Guard

57 X 5095 Wildlife Conservation, etc., Military Reservations, Air Force

57 X 8418 Air Force Cadet Fund

57 X 8928 Air Force General Gift Fund

57 * 3XXX Budget Clearing Accounts

57 * 6XXX (Nonentity) Deposit Fund Accounts

1.C. Appropriations and Funds

The Air Force’s appropriations and funds are divided into general, working capital (revolving), trust, special, and

deposit funds. These appropriations and funds are used to fund and report how the resources have been used in the

course of executing the Air Force’s missions. These notes describe attributes of these funds.

◗ General funds are used for financial transactions arising under congressional appropriations, including personnel,

operation and maintenance, research and development, procurement, and construction accounts.

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◗ Working Capital fund activities are reported in a separate set of audited financial statements and related footnotes.

◗ Trust funds represent the receipt and expenditure of funds held in trust by the Air Force for use in carrying out specific purposes or programs in accordance with the terms of the donor, trust agreement, or statute.

◗ Special funds account for Air Force receipts earmarked for a specific purpose.

◗ Deposit funds generally are used to: (1) hold assets for which the Air Force is acting as an agent or a custodian or

whose distribution awaits legal determination, or (2) account for unidentified remittances.

1.D. Basis of Accounting

The Air Force generally records transactions on a budgetary basis and not an accrual accounting basis as is required

by Federal GAAP. For FY 2002, the Air Force’s financial management systems are unable to meet all of the requirements for full accrual accounting. Many of the Air Force’s financial and non-financial feeder systems and processes

were designed and implemented prior to the issuance of Federal GAAP for federal agencies and, therefore, were not

designed to collect and record financial information on the full accrual accounting basis as required by Federal GAAP.

The Air Force has undertaken efforts to determine the actions required to bring its financial and non-financial feeder

systems and processes into compliance with all elements of Federal GAAP. One such action is the current revision of its

accounting systems to record transactions based on the United States Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL).

Until such time as all of the Air Force’s financial and non-financial feeder systems and processes are updated to collect

and report financial information as required by Federal GAAP, the Air Force’s financial data will be based on budgetary

transactions (obligations, disbursements, and collections), transactions from non-financial feeder systems, and adjusted

for known accruals of major items such as payroll expenses, accounts payable, and environmental liabilities. However,

when possible, the financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of accounting as required. One example of

information presented on the budgetary basis is the data on the Statement of Net Cost (SONC). Much of this information is based on obligations and disbursements and may not always represent all accrued costs.

The Air Force identifies programs based upon the major appropriation groups provided by Congress. The Air Force is

in the process of reviewing available data and attempting to develop a cost reporting methodology that balances the

need for cost information required by the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard (SFFAS) No. 4,

“Managerial Cost Accounting Concepts and Standards for the Federal Government,” with the need to keep the financial statements from being overly voluminous.

1.E. Revenues and Other Financing Sources

Financing sources for general funds are primarily provided through congressional appropriations received on both an

annual and a multi-year basis. When authorized, these appropriations are supplemented by revenues generated by

sales of goods or services through a reimbursable order process. The Air Force recognizes revenue as a result of costs

incurred or services performed on behalf of other federal agencies and the public. Revenue is recognized when earned

under the reimbursable order process.

Other financing sources reported by the DoD and Air Force do not include non-monetary support provided by U.S.

Allies for common defense and mutual security. The U.S. has agreements with foreign countries that include both direct

and indirect sharing of costs that each country incurs in support of the same general purpose. Examples include countries where there is a mutual or reciprocal defense agreement, where U.S. troops are stationed, or where the U.S. fleet

is serviced in a port. DoD is reviewing these types of financing and cost reductions in order to establish accounting

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policies and procedures to identify what, if any, of these costs are appropriate for disclosure in the DoD and Air Force

financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Recognition of support provided by

host nations would affect both financing sources and recognition of expenses.

1.F. Recognition of Expenses

For financial reporting purposes, the DoD policy requires the recognition of operating expenses in the period incurred.

However, because the Air Force’s financial and non-financial feeder systems were not designed to collect and record

financial information on the full accrual accounting basis, accrual adjustments are made for major items such as payroll expenses, accounts payable, and environmental liabilities. Expenditures for capital and other long-term assets are

not recognized as expenses in the Air Force’s operations until depreciated in the case of Property, Plant, and Equipment

(PP&E) or consumed in the case of Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S). Net increases or decreases in unexpended appropriations are recognized as a change in the net position.

Certain expenses, such as annual and military leave earned but not taken, are financed in the period in which payment

is made.

Operating expenses were adjusted as a result of the elimination of balances between DoD Components. See Note 19.I

Intragovernmental Expenses and Revenue for disclosure of adjustment amounts.

1.G. Accounting for Intra-governmental Activities

The Air Force, as an agency of the federal government, interacts with and is dependent upon the financial activities of

the federal government as a whole. Therefore, these financial statements do not reflect the results of all financial transactions applicable to the Air Force as though the agency was a stand-alone entity.

The Air Force’s proportionate share of public debt and related expenses of the federal government are not included.

Debt issued by the federal government and the related costs are not apportioned to federal agencies. The Air Force’s

financial statements, therefore, do not report any portion of the public debt or interest thereon, nor do the statements

report the source of public financing whether from issuance of debt or tax revenues.

Financing for the construction of DoD facilities is obtained through budget appropriations. To the extent this financing

ultimately may have been obtained through the issuance of public debt, interest costs have not been capitalized since

the Department of the Treasury does not allocate such interest costs to the benefiting agencies.

The Air Force’s civilian employees participate in the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees

Retirement System (FERS), while military personnel are covered by the Military Retirement System (MRS). Additionally,

employees and personnel covered by FERS and MRS also have varying coverage under Social Security. The Air Force

funds a portion of the civilian and military pensions. Reporting civilian pension under CSRS and FERS retirement systems

is the responsibility of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The Air Force recognizes an imputed expense for

the portion of civilian employee pensions and other retirement benefits funded by the OPM in the SONC; and recognizes corresponding imputed revenue from the civilian employee pensions and other retirement benefits in the

Statement of Changes in Net Position (SCNP).

The DoD reports the assets, funded actuarial liability, and unfunded actuarial liability for the military personnel in the

Military Retirement Fund (MRF) financial statements. The DoD recognizes the actuarial liability for the military retirement

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health benefits in the Other Defense Organization General Fund column of the DoD agency-wide consolidating/combining statements. 

To prepare reliable financial statements, transactions occurring between components or activities within the Air Force,

must be eliminated. However, the Air Force, as well as the rest of the federal government, cannot accurately identify all

intragovernment transactions by customer. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is responsible for eliminating transactions between components or activities of the Air Force. For FY 1999 and beyond seller entities within the

DoD provided summary seller-side balances for revenue, accounts receivable, and unearned revenue to the buyer-side

internal DoD accounting offices. In most cases, the buyer-side records have been adjusted to recognize unrecorded

costs and accounts payable. Intra-DoD intra-governmental balances are then eliminated. In the DoD Agency-Wide

Statements, Intra-Air Force transactions (to the extent determinable) are eliminated in the accompanying Balance Sheet

and SONC.

The Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (FMS) is responsible for eliminating transactions

between the DoD and other federal agencies. In September 2000, the FMS issued the “Federal Intragovernmental

Transactions Accounting Policies and Procedures Guide.” The DoD was not able to fully implement the policies and

procedures in this guide related to reconciling intra-governmental assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses for non-fiduciary transactions. The Air Force however, was able to implement the policies and procedures contained in the

“Intragovernmental Fiduciary Transactions Accounting Guide,” as updated by the “Federal Intragovernmental

Transactions Accounting Policies and Procedures Guide,” for reconciling intra-governmental transactions pertaining to

investments in federal securities, borrowings from the United States (U.S.) Treasury and the Federal Financing Bank,

Federal Employees’ Compensation Act transactions with the Department of Labor (DoL), and benefit program transactions with the OPM.

1.H. Transactions with Foreign Governments and International Organizations

Each year, the DoD components sell defense articles and services to foreign governments and international organizations, primarily under the provisions of the “Arms Export Control Act of 1976.” Under the provisions of the Act, DoD

has authority to sell defense articles and services to foreign countries and international organizations, generally at no

profit or loss to the U.S. Government. Customers may be required to make payments in advance.

1.I. Funds with the U.S. Treasury

The Air Force’s financial resources are maintained in U.S. Treasury accounts. The majority of cash collections, disbursements, and adjustments are processed worldwide at the DFAS, Military Services, and the USACE disbursing stations, as

well as the Department of State financial service centers. Each disbursing station prepares monthly reports which provide information to the U.S. Treasury on check issues, electronic fund transfers, interagency transfers and deposits.

In addition, the DFAS sites and USACE Finance Center submit reports to the Department of the Treasury, by appropriation, on interagency transfers, collections received, and disbursements issued. The Department of Treasury then records

this information to the applicable Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT) account maintained in the Treasury’s system.

Differences between the Air Force’s recorded balance in the FBWT accounts and Treasury’s FBWT accounts sometimes

result and are subsequently reconciled. Material disclosures are provided at Note 3. Differences between accounting

offices’ detail-level records and Treasury’s FBWT accounts are disclosed in Note 21.B., specifically, differences caused

by in-transit disbursements and unmatched disbursements (which are not recorded in the accounting offices’ detail-level

records).

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1.J. Foreign Currency

The Air Force conducts a significant portion of its operations overseas. The Congress established a special account to

handle gains and losses from foreign currency transactions for five general fund appropriations (operation and maintenance, military personnel, military construction, family housing operation and maintenance, and family housing construction). Gains and losses are computed as the variance between the exchange rate current at the date of payment

and a budget rate established at the beginning of each fiscal year. Foreign currency fluctuations related to other appropriations require adjustment to the original obligation amount at the time of payment. These currency fluctuations are

not identified separately. Material disclosures are provided at note 7.

1.K. Accounts Receivable

As presented in the Balance Sheet statement, accounts receivable includes accounts, claims, and refunds receivable

from other federal entities or from the public. Allowances for uncollectible accounts due from the public are based

upon analysis of collection experience by fund type. The Air Force does not recognize an allowance for estimated

uncollectible amounts from another federal agencies. Claims against other federal agencies are to be resolved between

the agencies. Material disclosures are provided at Note 5.

1.L. Loans Receivable

Not applicable.

1.M. Inventories and Related Property

The related property portion of the amount reported on the Inventory and Related Property line includes OM&S. The

OM&S are reported at approximate historical cost using Standard Price (SP).

The Air Force uses the SP method because its OM&S systems were designed for material management rather than

accounting. The systems provide accountability and visibility over inventory items. They do not maintain the historical

cost data necessary to comply with SFFAS No. 3, “Accounting for Inventory and Related Property.” Neither can they

directly produce financial transactions using the USSGL, as required by the Federal Financial Management

Improvement Act of 1996 (P.L 104-208).

SFFAS No. 3 distinguishes between “Inventory held for sale” and “Inventory held in reserve for future sale.” There is no

management or valuation difference between the two USSGL accounts. Further, the DoD manages only military or government-specific material under normal conditions. Items commonly used in and available from the commercial sector

are not managed in the DoD material management activities. Operational cycles are irregular, and the military risks

associated with stock-out positions have no commercial parallel. The Air Force holds material based on military need

and support for contingencies. Therefore, the Air Force does not attempt to account separately for items held for “current” or “future” sale.

The OM&S, including munitions not held for sale, are valued at SP. Ammunition and munitions are treated as OM&S.

For the most part, the Air Force is using the consumption method of accounting for OM&S, expensing material when it

is issued to the end user. 

The Air Force implemented new policy in FY 2002 to account for condemned material as “Excess, Obsolete, and

Unserviceable.” The net value of condemned material is zero, because the costs of disposal are greater than the potenUnited States Air Force 

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tial scrap value. Potentially redistributable material, presented in previous years as “Excess, Obsolete, and

Unserviceable,” is included in “Held for Use” or “Held for Repair” categories according to its condition.

In addition, past audit results identified uncertainties about the completeness and existence of quantities used to produce the reported values. Material disclosures related to inventory and related property are provided at Note 9.B.

1.N. Investments in U.S. Treasury Securities

Gifts to the Air Force are invested in U.S. Treasury securities. Investments in U.S. Treasury securities are reported at cost,

net of unamortized premiums or discounts. Premiums or discounts are amortized into interest income over the term of

the investment using the effective interest rate method or other method if similar results are obtained. The intent is to

hold investments to maturity, unless needed to finance purchases in accordance with the donor’s intent. Consequently,

a provision is not made for unrealized gains or losses on these securities. Related earnings are allocated to appropriate

Air Force activities to be used in accordance with the directions of the donor. Material disclosures are provided at

Note 4.

1.O. General Property, Plant and Equipment

General PP&E, exclusive of Military Equipment, is capitalized at historical acquisition cost plus capitalized improvements

when an asset has a useful life of two or more years, and when the acquisition cost equals or exceeds the DoD capitalization threshold of $100,000. Also, improvement costs over the DoD capitalization threshold of $100,000 for General

PP&E, exclusive of Military Equipment, are required to be capitalized. All General PP&E, other than land, is depreciated

on a straight-line basis. Land is not depreciated. The cost of Military Equipment acquisition programs is depreciated on

a composite or group basis over the estimated useful life of the items in the group. Group depreciation is where an

average rate of depreciation is applied to a number of homogeneous assets, as characterized by similar characteristics

and service lives. Composite depreciation is where an average or composite rate of depreciation is applied to a number of heterogeneous assets having dissimilar characteristics and service lives.

Prior standards provided for the expensing of Military Equipment when costs were incurred and when the reporting of

such costs as supplementary stewardship information was deemed appropriate. In addition, prior standards provided

for reporting of Military Equipment condition and deferred maintenance information. The Department of Defense has

not reported the cost of Military Equipment in accordance with prior standards due to an absence of detailed cost information for Military Equipment acquired over many decades.

In June 2002 the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board issued a standard entitled “Eliminating the Category

National Defense Property, Plant, and Equipment (ND PP&E).” In addition to eliminating the category ND PP&E, this

standard rescinded SFFAS No. 11, “Amendment to Property, Plant, and Equipment – Definitional Changes;” amended

SFFAS No. 8, “Supplementary Stewardship Reporting;” and amended SFFAS No. 6, “Accounting for Property, Plant, and

Equipment.” This standard is effective for years ending after September 30, 2002. The standard is currently sitting

before Congress for a 45-day period in accordance with provisions of the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990.

The standard on eliminating the category of ND PP&E provides for the capitalization of Military Equipment, previously

defined as ND PP&E, and the reporting of such property as General Property, Plant, and Equipment. In recognition of

the absence of detailed historical cost information, this standard provides that “If obtaining initial historical cost is not

practical, estimated historical cost may be used. Other information such as but not limited to budget, appropriation, or

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engineering documents and other reports reflecting amounts expended may be used as the basis for estimating historical cost.” The standard acknowledges that imprecision may result from the use of estimates or other information.

The Department of the Air Force is implementing this standard through a “phased” approach. Capitalization of Military

Equipment, previously defined as ND PP&E, will take several years because of the extensive research needed to develop

cost estimates for the extensiveness of such inventory. Therefore, the Air Force cannot fully implement the standard on

its effective date.

When it is in the best interest of the government, the Air Force provides to contractors government property necessary to

complete contract work. Such property is either owned or leased by the Air Force, or purchased directly by the contractor for the government based on contract terms. When the value of contractor procured General PP&E exceeds the

DoD capitalization threshold, such PP&E is required to be included in the value of General PP&E reported on the Air

Force’s Balance Sheet. The DoD completed a study that indicates that the value of General PP&E above the DoD capitalization threshold and not older than the DoD Standard Recovery Periods for depreciation, and that is presently in the

possession of contractors, is not material to the DoD’s financial statements. Regardless, the DoD is developing new

policies and a contractor reporting process that will provide appropriate General PP&E information for future financial

statement purposes. Accordingly, the Air Force currently reports only government property in the possession of contractors maintained in the Air Force property systems. 

To bring the Air Force into fuller compliance with federal accounting standards, DoD has issued new property accountability and reporting regulations that require the DoD Components to maintain, in DoD Component property systems,

information on all property furnished to contractors. This action and other DoD proposed actions are structured to capture and report the information necessary for compliance with federal accounting standards. 

Material disclosures are provided at Note 10.

1.P. Advances and Prepayments

Payments in advance of the receipt of goods and services are recorded as prepaid and deferred charges at the time of

prepayment and reported as an asset on the Balance Sheet. Prepaid charges are expensed when the related goods and

services are received.

1.Q. Leases

Generally, lease payments are for the rental of equipment vehicles and operating facilities and are classified as either

capital or operating leases. When a lease essentially is equivalent to an installment purchase of property (a capital

lease) and the value equals or exceeds the current DoD capitalization threshold, the applicable asset and liability are

recorded. The amount recorded is the lesser of the present value of the rental and other lease payments during the

lease term, excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs paid to the lessor, or the asset’s fair

value. Leases that do not transfer substantially all of the benefits or risks of ownership are classified as operating leases

and are expensed as payments are made over the lease term.

1.R. Other Assets

The Air Force conducts business with commercial contractors under two primary types of contracts: fixed price and cost

reimbursable. In order to alleviate the potential burden on the contractor that long-term contracts can cause, the Air

Force provides financing payments. One type of financing payment, for real property, is based on the percentage of

completion. In accordance with the SFFAS No. 1, “Accounting for Selected Assets and Liabilities,” such payments are

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treated as construction in progress and reported on the General PP&E line and in Note 10, General PP&E, Net. In

addition, based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Air Force makes financing payments under fixed price contracts not based on percentage of completion. The Air Force reports these financing payments as advances or prepayments in the “Other Assets” line item. The Air Force treats these payments as advances or prepayments because the Air

Force becomes liable only after the contractor delivers the goods. If the contractor does not deliver a satisfactory product, the Air Force is not obligated to reimburse the contractor and the contractor is liable to repay the Air Force for the

full amount of the advance. The DoD has completed a review of applicable federal accounting standards; public laws

on contract financing; Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 32, 49, and 52; and the OMB guidance in 5 Code of

Federal Regulations Part 1315, “Prompt Payment.” The DoD has concluded that SFFAS No. 1 does not address fully or

adequately the subject of progress payment accounting and is considering what action is appropriate.

1.S. Contingencies and Other Liabilities

The SFFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Liabilities of the Federal Government”, defines a contingency as an existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances that involves an uncertainty as to possible gain or loss to the Air Force. The

uncertainty will be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. A contingency is recognized as a liability when a past event or exchange transaction has occurred, a future loss is probable and the amount of loss can be

reasonably estimated. Financial statement reporting is limited to disclosure when conditions for liability recognition do

not exist, but there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss or additional loss will be incurred. Examples of loss

contingencies include the collectibility of receivables, pending or threatened litigation, possible claims and assessments.

The Air Force’s loss contingencies arising as a result of pending or threatened litigation or claims and assessments

occur due to events such as aircraft and vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, property or environmental damages,

and contract disputes.

Other liabilities arise as a result of anticipated disposal costs for the Air Force’s assets. This type of liability has two

components: non-environmental and environmental. Recognition of an anticipated environmental disposal liability commences when the asset is placed into service, consistent with SFFAS No. 6, “Accounting for Property, Plant, and

Equipment”. Based upon the Air Force’s policies and consistent with SFFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Liabilities of Federal

Government”, a non-environmental disposal liability is recognized for an asset when management makes a decision to

dispose of the asset. Such amounts are developed in conjunction with and not easily identifiable separately from environmental disposal costs. Material disclosures are provided at Notes 14 and 15.

1.T. Accrued Leave

Civilian annual leave and military leave that have been accrued and not used as of the balance sheet date are reported as liabilities. The liability reported at the end of the fiscal year reflects current pay rates.

1.U. Net Position

Net Position consists of unexpended appropriations and cumulative results of operations. Unexpended appropriations

represent amounts of authority which are unobligated and have not been rescinded or withdrawn, and amounts obligated but for which legal liabilities for payments have not been incurred.

Cumulative results of operations represent the balances that results from subtracting expenses and losses from financing, including appropriations, revenue, and gains since inception of the activities. Beginning in FY 1998, this includes

the cumulative amount of donations and transfers of assets in and out without reimbursement.

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1.V. Treaties for Use of Foreign Bases

The DoD Components have the use of land, buildings, and other facilities, which are located overseas and have been

obtained through various international treaties and agreements negotiated by the Department of State. The DoD capital

assets overseas are purchased with appropriated funds; however, title to land and improvements is retained by the host

country. Generally, treaty terms allow the DoD Components continued use of these properties until the treaties expire.

These fixed assets are subject to loss in the event treaties are not renewed or other agreements are not reached which

allow for the continued use by the DoD Components. Therefore, in the event treaties or other agreements are terminated whereby use of the foreign bases is no longer allowed, losses will be recorded for the value of any non-retrievable

capital assets after negotiations between the U.S. and the host country have been concluded to determine the amount

to be paid the U.S. for such capital investments.

1.W. Comparative Data

Beginning in FY 2001, the Air Force presents the current and previous year’s financial data for comparative purposes.

This data is presented in the financial statements, as well as in the notes to the principal statements.

In FY 2002, the Department modified the financial statement presentation for the Statements of Net Cost, Changes in

Net Position, and Financing. As a result, the Department’s statements during this reporting period may not always lend

themselves to comparative analysis. In some instances, amounts on the statements were reported on one financial line

in FY 2001 and split into multiple financial lines for FY 2002, in accordance with OMB’s guidance. 

1.X. Unexpended Obligations

The Air Force records obligations for goods and services that have been ordered but not yet received. No liability for

payment has been established in the financial statements because goods and services have yet to be delivered.

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Note 2. Nonentity and Entity Assets

Other Information Other Information

Relevant Information for Comprehension. Assets are categorized as:

◗ Entity assets consist of resources that the agency has the authority to use, or where management is legally obligated to use funds to meet entity obligations.

◗ Nonentity assets are assets held by an entity, but are not available for use in the operations of the entity.

Note Reference. For Additional Line Item discussion, see:

◗ Note 3, Fund Balance with Treasury

◗ Note 4, Investments

◗ Note 5, Accounts Receivable

◗ Note 6, Other Assets.

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2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Assets:

Fund Balance with Treasury $ 54,750 $ 47,888,000 $ 47,942,750 $ 44,259,788

Investments 0 708 708 1,088

Accounts Receivable 10,913 432,242 443,155 394,513

Other Assets 0 4,989 4,989 351,706

Total Intra-governmental Assets $ 65,663 $ 48,325,939 $ 48,391,602 $ 45,007,095

Non-Federal Assets:

Cash and Other Monetary Assets $ 140,645 $ 0 $ 140,645 $ 486,225

Accounts Receivable 711,546 306,364 1,017,910 561,769

Inventory & Related Property 0 28,817,563 28,817,563 57,610,355

General Property, Plant, and Equipment 0 24,247,152 24,247,152 20,444,148

Other Assets 125,064 7,410,850 7,535,914 5,509,604

Total Non-Federal Assets $ 977,255 $ 60,781,929 $ 61,759,184 $ 84,612,101

Total Assets: $ 1,042,918 $ 109,107,868 $ 110,150,786 $ 129,619,196

Nonentity Entity Total

2002 2001
Note 3. Fund Balance with Treasury

Other Information R Other Information Related to F elated to Fund Balance with T und Balance with Treasury reasury

Fluctuations

The appropriated funds increase of $3,644 million is directly related to the receipt of increased budget authority.

The trust fund increase of $5.1 million results from Gift Fund Donations. The Increase in Gift Fund FBWT is a build up

of assets from the difference in timing of receipt of donations, and use of donations. The Air Force Museum Foundation

is funding construction of a third building at the Air Force Museum. Contributions by the foundation in FY 2002 were

approximately $11.5 million.

The increase in the other fund types represents an increase in deposit fund collections primarily in Withheld State and

Local Taxes, Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance Fund, and other deposit accounts. Timing of collections and disbursements from these accounts account for the difference.

The FBWT in appropriations canceling on September 30, 2002 was withdrawn in accordance with Treasury policy. This

amount was $820 million for FY 2002.

Other information Related to Fund Balance with Treasury

◗ Intragovernmental Paying and Collecting (IPAC). The Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) differences

are reconcilable differences that represent amounts reported by Treasury but not reported by the Organization. As

of September 30, 2002 and 2001, there were no IPAC differences greater than 180-days old. A majority of the

differences represent internal DoD transactions and, therefore, do not affect the FBWT at the DoD consolidated

level. For individual entity level statements, however, these differences would affect the amount reported for FBWT.

The DoD is working with the DFAS sites, and the Department of Treasury, and a Treasury Department contractor to

develop an automated tool to aid in reconciling the Treasury’s Statement of Differences. The accounting and paying centers established metrics and implemented monthly reporting requirements for FY 2001. These actions will

aid the Air Force in clearing the old balances and establishing better internal controls over the IPAC process.

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As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Fund Balances:

Appropriated Funds $ 47,889,092 $ 44,245,073

Revolving Funds 0 0

Trust Funds 11,746 6,617

Other Fund Types 41,912 8,098

Total Fund Balances $ 47,942,750 $ 44,259,788

Fund Balances Per Treasury Versus Agency: . 

Fund Balance per Treasury $ 47,942,751 $ 44,259,786

Fund Balance per 47,942,750 44,259,788

Reconciling Amount $ 1 $ -2

 

2002 2001
◗ Check Issue Discrepancy. DFAS is in the process of collecting information for all check issue discrepancy data

unsupportable because: (1) records have been lost during deactivation of disbursing offices; (2) the Treasury will

not assist in research efforts for transactions over 1-year old; or (3) corrections were processed for transactions that

Treasury removed from the check comparison report. Transactions that have no supporting documentation due to

one of the preceding situations shall be provided to the Department of the Treasury with a request to remove them

from the Treasury Check Comparison Report. The vast majority of the remaining check issue discrepancies are a

result of timing differences between the Air Force and the Department of the Treasury for processing checks.

Further, no empirical evidence has been presented that demonstrates check issue discrepancies adversely affect the

FBWT.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.I., Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Funds with the U.S. Treasury.

Note 4. Investments

Other Information Other Information

Fluctuations

The Air Force Gift Fund cash donations that are not going to be used in the immediate future to fund donor designated

projects are invested in marketable securities with Treasury. The current year decrease in investments were due to investments being redeemed.

Relevant Information for Comprehension

The Air Force Gift Fund was established to control and account for the disbursement and use of monies donated to the

Air Force along with the interest received from the investment of such donations. The related earnings are allocated to

appropriate Air Force activities to be used in accordance with the directions of the donor. These funds are recorded as

Non-Marketable Market Based U.S. Treasury Securities, which are not traded on any security exchange, but they mirror

the prices of marketable securities with similar terms. 

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.N., Investments in U.S. Treasury, for additional Air Force policies governing Investments in U.S.

Treasury Securities.

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As of September 30,

Amortization

(Amounts in thousands) Method

Intra-governmental Securities

Non-Marketable, Market-Based $ 708 $ $ $ 1,074

Subtotal $ 708 $ $ $ 1,074

Accrued Interest $ 0 $ $ 14

Total Intragovernmental Securities $ 708 $ $ $ 1,088 

Other Investments: $ 0 0$ 0 0$ 0

708 $ 0 0

0$ 0

0 708 $ 0

0 708 0 $

Investments,

Net

 

Market Value 

Disclosure

2002 2001

Cost

Amortized 

(Premium/ 

Discount)

Investments,

Net

 
Note 5. Accounts Receivable

Allowance Method Allowance Method

The total allowance is determined at the Air Force departmental level. These department level amounts are derived as

follows: For closed years receivables, an arbitrary allowance rate of 50 percent results in an estimated allowance of

$260.8 million. Interest allowance of $3.3 million is calculated using an average percent of write-offs to outstanding

public accounts receivable over a five-year period. Closed year receivables and interest are payable to the Treasury

when collected. For For Air Force entity receivables, the allowance is computed each year based on the average percent of write-offs to outstanding public accounts receivable for the last last five years and results in an estimated

allowance of $8.0 million.

Other Information Other Information

Relevant Information for Comprehension

As presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, accounts receivable include reimbursements receivable and refunds

receivable such as out-of-service debts (amounts owed by former service members), contractor debt, and unused travel

tickets. It also includes net interest receivable per DoD FMR Vol. 6B guidance. Canceled accounts receivable are

reported as nonentity receivables because these amounts are deposited into a Treasury miscellaneous receipt account

when collected. A reconciliation between Report on Receivables Due from the Public and the Balance Sheet was

accomplished. The differences between the Balance Sheet and Report on Receivables Due From the Public (line 7) are

$3.5 million and $.9 million for entity and nonentity receivables, respectively. These differences relate to undistributed

collections that are prorated between public and intragovernmental receivables on the balance sheet at fiscal year-end.

Gross interest receivables, nonentity, public was $274.9 million with an allowance for estimated uncollectibles of $3.3

million, resulting in a net reported receivable of $271.6 million.

Intra-governmental Account Receivable Adjustments

Increases in nonentity and entity public receivables for FY 2002 are due to Defense Debt Management System –

Columbus (DDMS/COL) contractor debts. In addition, other debts reported for the first time are the Air Force portion of

the General Electric debt in litigation of $316 million and the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS) reported debts of

$5.3 million. The reporting of these debts resulted from an OSD initiative to ensure accountability of all debt on all

Services’ financial statements.

The increase in intragovernmental accounts receivable relates to an increase in reimbursable budget activity of $2.4

billion.

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As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Receivables: $ 443,155 N/A $ 443,155 $ 394,513

Non-Federal Receivables (From the Public): $ 1,290,055 $ -272,145 $ 1,017,910 $ 561,769

Total Accounts Receivable: $ 1,733,210 $ -272,145 $ 1,461,065 $ 956,282

Accounts 

Receivable, Net

Accounts 

Receivable, Net

Allowance for 

Estimated 

Gross Amount Due Uncollectibles

2002 2001
Intra-governmental Receivables Over 180 Days

The amount of public receivables over 180 days is $989.8 million of which $841.8 million represent principal and

interest in a formal appeals process (in litigation). The aging of intragovernmental receivables over 180 days was

reported as $17.3 million. Public refunds receivable represent 78 percent or $793 million of the total net amount of

$1.017 billion. 

Elimination Adjustments

Accounting systems do not capture trading partner data at the transaction level in a manner that facilitates trading partner aggregations. Therefore, the Air Force was unable to reconcile intragovernmental accounts receivable balances

with its trading partners. The DoD intends to develop long-term systems improvements that will include sufficient controls to eliminate the need for after-the-fact reconciliations. The volume of intragovernmental transactions is so large

that after-the-fact reconciliation cannot be accomplished with the existing or foreseeable resources.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.K, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Accounts Receivable.

Note 6. Other Assets

Other Information R Other Information Related to Other Assets elated to Other Assets

Fluctuations

Other Assets decreased dramatically in FY 02. Advanced billing of $348 million from Depot Maintenance Activity

Group were included and reported in FY 01. No advanced billings were required for FY 02. 

Outstanding Contract Financing Payments for FY 2002 shows an increase of about 37% from $5.3 to $7.2 billion. The

increase is predominantly attributed to the start-up cost for the C-17 and F-22 airplanes.

The amount of $260.1 million in other assets (with the public) is composed of $124.7 million in advances to contractors and suppliers, $100 million in travel advances, and $35.4 million in other non-federal advances. Other assets will

fluctuate from year to year depending on the timing and/or quantity of advances and recoveries of advances.

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2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Other Assets:

Advances and Prepayments $ 4,989 $ 351,706

Total Intra-governmental Other Assets $ 4,989 $ 351,706

Non-Federal Other Assets:

Outstanding Contract Financing Payments $ 7,275,852 $ 5,358,278

Other Assets (With the Public) 260,062 151,326

Total Non-Federal Other Assets $ 7,535,914 $ 5,509,604

Total Other Assets: $ 7,540,903 $ 5,861,310

2002 2001
Relevant Information for Comprehension

◗ Other Assets. Advances to contractors as reported on the SF 1219, Statement of Accountability are being reported

for payments as part of an advance-payment pool agreement made with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

and other non-profit institutions. Advance-payment pool agreements are used for the financing of cost-type contracts with non-profit educational or research institutions for experimental, or research and development work,

when several contracts or a series of contracts require financing by advance payments.

◗ Outstanding Contract Financing Payments. The Air Force has reported outstanding financing payments for fixed

price contracts as an advance and prepayment because under the terms of the fixed price contracts, the Air Force

becomes liable only after the contractor delivers the goods in conformance with the contract terms. If the contractor

does not deliver a satisfactory product, the Air Force is not obligated to reimburse the contractor for it’s cost and

the contractor is liable to repay the Air Force for the full amount of the outstanding contract finance payments. The

DoD has completed its review of all applicable federal accounting standards; applicable public laws on contract

financing; Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 32, 48, and 52; and the OMB guidance in 5 CFR Part 1315,

“Prompt Payment.” The DoD has concluded that the SFFAS No. 1, Accounting for Selected Assets and Liabilities

does not fully or adequately addresses the subject of progress payment accounting and is considering what further

action is appropriate.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.R, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Other Assets.

Note 7. Cash and Other Monetary Assets

Other Information P Other Information Pertaining to Entity Cash & Other Monetary Assets: ertaining to Entity Cash & Other Monetary Assets:

Definitions

◗ Cash—The total of cash resources under the control of the Air Force, which includes coin, paper currency, negotiable instruments, and amounts on deposit in banks and other financial institutions.

◗ Foreign Currency—consists of the total U.S. dollar equivalent of foreign currencies. 

Other Information Related to Cash and Other Monetary Assets

Relevant Information for Comprehension. Cash and foreign currency reported primarily of cash held by Disbursing

Officers to carry out their paying, collecting and foreign currency accommodation exchange mission. The primary

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 64

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Cash $ 116,261 $ 463,648

Foreign Currency (non-purchased) 24,384 22,577

Total Cash, Foreign Currency, and Other Monetary Assets $ 140,645 $ 486,225

2002 2001
source of the amounts reported is the Standard Form 1219, Statements of Accountability reported by DoD Disbursing

Officers.

In DoD foreign currency is translated to U.S. Dollars utilizing the Department of Treasury Prevailing Rate of Exchange.

This rate is the most favorable rate that would legally be available to the U.S. Government’s acquisition of foreign currency for its official disbursements and accommodation of exchange transactions.

The nonentity cash of $116.3 million represents Disbursing Officers’ cash of $116.2 million and undeposited collections of $.05 million.

The $463.7 million reported as cash for FY 2001 has been restated to $85.0 million to correct an error in reporting.

The total correction removes cash of $378.7 million, consisting of $182.6 million of Foreign Military Sales deposits

and $196.1 million of Foreign Military Sales undeposited collections. The restated FY 2001 amount of $85.0 million

consists of $84.3 million of Disbursing Officers’ cash and $.6 million of undeposited collections.

The change in the cash balances shown above from the unrestated FY 2001 balance of $463.6 to the FY 2002 balance of $116.3 million is due primarily to no Foreign Military Sales amounts being reported in for FY 2002.

The change between fiscal years after the restatement of FY 2001 is an increase in cash of $31.3 million. The increase

consists of an increase of $31.9 million in Disbursing Officers’ cash and a decrease of $.6 million in undeposited collections.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.J, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Foreign Currency.

Note 8. Direct Loan and/or Loan Guarantee Programs

Direct L Direct Loan and/or L oan and/or Loan Guarantee P oan Guarantee Programs rograms

The entity operates the following direct loan and/or Loan guarantee program(s):

◗ Military Housing Privatization Initiative

◗ Direct Loan Or Loan Guarantee Program Title

Other Information Other Information

Not applicable.

65 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements
Note 9. Inventory and Related Property Operating Materials and Supplies, Net

Restrictions on OM&S estrictions on OM&S

Not applicable.

Other Information Other Information

General Composition of Operating Materials and Supplies

The Air Force’s OM&S includes munitions (bombs, conventional ammunitions) and spare and replacement parts for aircraft, missiles and related assets. 

Balances

The Federal Accounting Standards require disclosure of the amount of OM&S held for future use. Except for an immaterial amount of munitions, the Air Force does not have any items considered held for future use.

Decision Criteria for Identifying the Category to Which Operating Materials and Supplies Are Assigned 

Managers determine which items are more costly to repair than to replace. Items retained for management purposes

are coded “condemned.” The net value of these items is zero, and is shown as “Excess, Obsolete, and Unserviceable.”

Changes in the Criteria for Identifying the Category to Which Operating Materials and Supplies Are Assigned

The category “Held for Use” includes all issuable material. The Category “Held for Repair” includes all economically

reparable material. Before FY 2002, the Department showed “Potentially redistributable” material, regardless of condition, as Excess, Obsolete, and Unserviceable.

Relevant Information for Comprehension

Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Contractor Acquired Material (CAM). Generally, the value of the Air

Force’s GFM and CAM in the hands of contractors is not included in the OM&S values reported above. The DoD is

presently reviewing its process for reporting these amounts in an effort to determine the appropriate accounting treatment and the best method to annually collect and report required information without duplicating information already

in other existing logistics systems. 

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 66

 Valuation 

 Method

$ $ 0 $ 23,779,741 $ 47,343,430

0 5,037,823 10,223,991

-272,694 0 42,934

$ $ -272,694 $ 28,817,564 $ 57,610,355

SP = Standard Price

AC = Actual Cost

272,694

Legend for Valuation Methods:

Adjusted LAC = Latest Acquisition Cost adjusted for holding gains and losses NRV = Net Realizable Value

As of September 30, 2002 2001

OM&S

Gross Value

Revaluation

Allowance

(Amounts in thousands)

OM&S, Net OM&S, Net

Held for Use 23,779,741

Held for Repair 5,037,823

OM&S Categories:

Total 29,090,258

Excess, Obsolete, and Unserviceable

O = Other

SP

SP

NRV
Other Air Force Disclosures. In FY 2002, the Air Force did not receive OM&S financial data from several manually

maintained accounts that reported balances in prior years. Some of these accounts had recently been automated and

the retail OM&S inventories were included in the Standard Base Supply System, but the wholesale inventories were not

included. The account managers thinking that all OM&S for their respective program had been included did not report

the wholesale inventories. To correct this reporting problem, a meeting was held with the Air Force Audit Agency (AFAA)

in November, and a follow-on meeting is scheduled for early December to ensure all accounts properly report all

OM&S inventories for the financial statements first quarter FY 2003. To provide a more realistic picture of ending balances for OM&S, the Air Force instructed DFAS to use the prior year wholesale account balances for the FY 2002

financial statements.

The Air Force provided only minimal accounting data that could be used to prepare the financial statement at year-end

for OM&S. The data provided consisted of only serviceable and unserviceable ending balances. Without the required

additional data (beginning balances, acquisitions, transfers in, amount used, transfers out and etc.) DFAS could only

report the “net change” between prior years ending balance and the values reported as current year ending balances.

Although, the required additional data is available in some Air Force systems, no electronic interface currently exists

between the Air Force supply systems and DFAS accounting systems to translate and update the general ledger

accounts. To correct this problem, the Air Force and DFAS are working on a hard copy report to provide the additional

data until the electronic interfaces can be developed.

Although, the Air Force OM&S systems, in most cases, capture trading partner data at the transaction level, there are

no electronic interfaces between the Air Force supply systems and DFAS accounting systems that can capture and report

this data for all items transferred in and out. Consequently, intra-governmental transactions (trading partner data) could

not be reconciled. The Air Force is in the process of developing a standard electronic interface that will capture and

report the required data to the General Accounting and Finance System – Rehost, a DFAS system scheduled to be available in April 2003. 

Reversal of FY 2001 Early OM&S Implementation. In accordance with a Department of Defense Inspector General

(DoDIG) directive, FY 2002 and FY 2001 OM&S balances on the Balance Sheet for retail and wholesale guided and

tactical missiles, missile motors, aircraft engines and electronic pods were removed from the Balance Sheet. A Prior

Period Adjustment was prepared in FY 2002 to remove the $31,869.7 million value balance of these items as of

September 30, 2001. The net $2,499.5 million net increase of current year changes for these items, previously recorded in FY 2002, has been removed from the Balance Sheet and reclassified as expense. The DoDIG’s opinion is that

these items should not have been reclassified as OM&S from National Defense Property, Plant and Equipment on the

FY 2001 financial statements, but should to be considered Non-reportable National Defense Property, Plant, and

Equipment.

The restatement of FY 2001 numbers brings the Air Force’s report in line with the FY 2001 Government wide financial

statements which did not include amounts for these types of items.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.M, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Inventory and Related Property.

67 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements
Note 10. General PP&E, Net

Other Information Other Information

Fluctuations

As of September 30, 2002, approximately $1.2 billion of assets (Class E Equipment) had not passed the required edit

check (missing historical cost, acquisition dates) and therefore had not been included in the values reported by the Air

Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS). To assure that these “in suspense” assets were included in the financial

statements, the Air Force used the standard price, where the cost data was missing, and used a historical process to

arrive at acquisition dates. These equipment assets were then depreciated and reported using a manual process. This

process may or may not provide a true picture of the class E equipment owned by the Air Force. This “in Suspense”

data problems is currently being worked by the Air Force to ensure that all assets are properly recorded and reported

by AFEMS.

The change in the other line item represents the timing in timber harvesting, and complete data is not always available.

AFEMS also contributed to the overall increase of about 19%, or $3.8 billion, in the total amount for general PP&E.

The increase was mainly attributed to increased emphasis being placed on cleaning up old “in suspense” assets, identifying actual cost rather than using standard price, improved accountability and increased acquisitions of class E equipment. 

The real property system, Automated Civil Engineering System, which reports construction-in-progress, building and

structures, also reported an increase by about $1.1 billion. This increase was attributed to current year acquisitions,

plus several bases cleaning up prior period work order backlogs as identified by the Air Force Audit Agency.

Relevant Information for Comprehension

Personal property in the Air Force consists of general equipment, Automated Data Processing (ADP) hardware, medical

equipment, Special Tools and Special Test Equipment (ST/STE). 

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 68

As of September 30, 2002

Service Acquisition

Life Value

N/A N/A $ 364,091 N/A $ $ 346,220

S/L 20 Or 40 38,697,669 $ -22,423,315 15,577,312

S/L 2-5 Or 10 23,806 -92 28,521

S/L 5 Or 10 14,801,533 -10,100,423 1,658,080

S/L lease term 409,498 -206,493 203,005 233,394

N/A N/A 2,679,946 N/A 2,597,485

932 0 3,136

$ 56,977,475 $ -32,730,323 $ $ 20,444,148

2001

Depreciation/ 

Amortization 

Method

Prior FY Net

Book Value

(Amounts in thousands)

(Accumulated 

Depreciation/ 

Amortization)

Net Book

 Value

Major Asset Classes:

Land 364,091

Buildings, Structures, Facilities 16,274,354

Software 23,714

Equipment 4,701,110

Assets Under Capital Lease [1]

Construction-in-Progress

[1] Note 15.B for additional information on Capital Leases

2,679,946

S/L = Straight Line N/A = Not Applicable

Other 932

Total General PP&E 24,247,152

Legend for Valuation Methods:
Other Air Force Disclosures

The Air Force reported $162 million in ST/STE, from two systems, on the financial statements. Since neither of the two

systems had actual dates for items placed in service, the Air Force used the “date the first aircraft was delivered” as the

depreciation start date. Using this methodology, most of the ST/STE appeared to be completely depreciated. In addition, in one of the two systems, the cost data could not be validated. It appeared that many items may have been estimated or that the system could not report items that exceeded $9.9 million. These items, in most cases, were also identified as being fully depreciated. 

The Air Force, in FY 2001, started reporting values for internal used software as required by SFFAS No. 10. Included,

as software assets, are systems where software development budgets exceeded $2 million. In FY 2001 and 2002, the

data for this line item was maintained manually. In FY 2002, the values reported for the account, “Internal-Use software in Development,” for five of the 16 systems did not change, although these systems were still under development.

Several Air Force personnel stated that efforts to update these development figures was a constant problem, since no

workable system existed for direct cost updates. Consequently, the financial statements may be understated. The Air

Force recognized the manual process as short-term fix, and is exploring the feasibility of using AFEMS as the system to

track future costs for internal use software. Assuming the availability of funds, the Air Force plans to start capturing and

reporting these assets in AFEMS no later than FY 2004.

Military Equipment (Unaudited Supplementary Information)

In June 2002 the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board issued a standard entitled Eliminating the Category

National Defense Property, Plant, and Equipment (ND PP&E). In addition to eliminating the category ND PP&E, this

standard rescinds Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) No. 11, Amendment to Property, Plant,

and Equipment – Definitional Changes; amends SFFAS No. 8, Supplementary Stewardship Reporting; and amends

SFAS No. 6, Accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment. This standard is effective for years ending after September

30, 2002. The standard is currently sitting before Congress for a 45-day period in accordance with provisions of the

Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990.

Prior standards provide for the expensing of ND PP&E when costs are incurred and the reporting of such costs as supplementary stewardship information. The Department of Defense has not reported the cost of ND PP&E in accordance

with existing standards due to an absence of detailed cost information for property acquired over many decades.

The Standard on eliminating the category of ND PP&E provides for the capitalization of property previously defined as

ND PP&E and the reporting of such property as General Property, Plant, and Equipment. In recognition of the absence

of detailed historical cost information, this standard provides that, “If obtaining initial historical cost is not practical,

estimated historical cost may be used. Other information such as but not limited to budget, appropriation, or engineering documents and other reports reflecting amounts expended may be used as the basis for estimating historical cost.”

The standard acknowledges that imprecision may result from the use of estimates or other information.

Capitalization of property previously defined as ND PP&E will require extensive research to develop cost estimates for

the property inventory. The DoD initiated the valuation process this fiscal year by conducting detailed reviews of three

selected “pilot” programs including the F-15 Tactical Fighter. The objective of this effort was the development of a valuation methodology and associated business rules, which the Air Force could use to value the balance of its military

equipment. The accompanying information summarizes the results of the review of the F-15 program.

69 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements
Valuation Basis

The valuation is based on information derived from reports reflecting amounts expended on this program.

Included costs—The estimated total program costs include funds expended for procurement, research, development,

test and evaluation, trainers and simulators, government furnished equipment, and other items included in the cost of

the acquisition programs. The estimated portion of total program cost attributable to equipment under construction is

reported as “work-in-process.”

Useful life and depreciation—The estimated useful life used for the F-15 Tactical Fighter is 20 years. Depreciation is

calculated on a group basis whereby the depreciation rate is applied to the estimated cumulative cost of the equipment

“placed in service.”

Excluded costs—The cost of military construction (MILCON) has been excluded and will be reported as real property.

The cost of initial spares has also been excluded form the program values.

Estimated program cost, accumulated depreciation, and net book value for the F-15 Tactical Fighter program are presented in the following table.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.O, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing General Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E).

Note 10.A. Assets Under Capital Lease

Description of L Description of Lease Arrangements ease Arrangements

The Air Force is the leasee in twelve capital leases. Eleven are for Military Family Housing acquired through Section

801 Family Housing Program, and one is for a piece of medical equipment. The leased items are capitalized and

reported as an asset when the costs of the items exceed the capitalization threshold. Leased items not meeting the capitalization threshold are expensed. All leases prior to FY 1992 are funded on a fiscal year basis. This correlates to six of

the Military Family Housing Leases.

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 70

(Dollars in Thousands) Program Cost Accumulated 

Depreciation

Net Book 

Value

F-15 Tactical Fighter

Placed in service $23,077,316 $19,085,384 $3,991,932 

Work in process 69,552 - 69,552

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Entity as Lessee, Assets Under Capital Lease:

Land and Buildings $ 408,540 $ 387,860

Equipment 958 0

Accumulated Amortization -206,493 -154,466

Total Capital Leases $ 203,005 $ 233,394

2002 2001
Other Information Other Information

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.Q, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion of financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Leases.

The fluctuation in Assets under Capital Leases is due to improved gathering and reporting of information.

Note 11. Liabilities Not Covered and Covered by Budgetary Resources

Other Information Other Information

Liabilities Not Covered and Covered by Budgetary Resources

Liabilities Not Covered by Budgetary Resources are those liabilities which are not considered covered by realized budgetary resources as of the balance sheet date.

Liabilities Covered by Budgetary Resources are those that are incurred by the reporting entity which are covered by realized budget resources as of the balance sheet date. Budgetary resources encompass not only new budget authority, but

also other resources available to cover liabilities for specified purposes in a given year. Available budgetary resources

include: (1) new budget authority, (2) spending authority from offsetting collections (credited to an appropriation or

fund account), (3) recoveries of unexpired budget authority through downward adjustments to prior year obligations,

(4) unobligated balances of budgetary resources at the beginning of the year or net transfers of prior year balances

during the year, and (5) permanent indefinite appropriations or borrowing authority, which have been enacted and

signed into law as of the balance sheet date, provided that the resources may be apportioned by the OMB without further action by the Congress or without a contingency first having been met.

71 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Liabilities:

Accounts Payable $ 1,120,777 $ $ 1,124,733 $ 740,585

Debt 0 134 108

Other 1,569,812 2,179,087 2,257,168

Total Intra-governmental Liabilities $ 2,690,589 $ $ 3,303,954 $ 2,997,861

Non-Federal Liabilities:

Accounts Payable $ 6,206,967 $ $ 6,206,967 $ 4,180,417

Military Retirement Benefits and Other 

Employment-Related Actuarial Liabilities 0 1,211,045 1,269,811

Environmental Liabilities 0 8,454,564 7,312,942

Other Liabilities 1,532,626 3,987,188 4,118,979

Total Non-Federal Liabilities $ 7,739,593 $ $ 19,859,764 $ 16,882,149

Total Liabilities: $ 10,430,182 $ $ 23,163,718 $ 19,880,010

1,211,045

12,733,536

8,454,564

2,454,562

12,120,171

613,365

0

3,956

134

609,275

2002 2001

Covered by 

Budgetary 

Resources

Not Covered by 

Budgetary 

Resources

Total
Other Information R Other Information Related to Liabilities Covered by Budgetary R elated to Liabilities Covered by Budgetary Resources esources

Other Intra-governmental Liabilities Covered by Budgetary Resources consists of $213.8 million in advances from others, $15.6 million in deposit fund liabilities, $1,007.0 million in resources payable to treasury, $265.3 million in

Disbursing Officer’s cash liability, $22.1 million in unemployment compensation liabilities, and $46.0 million in civilian

benefits liability-government portion. The increase over FY 2001 is primarily due to resources payable to treasury.

Other Non-federal Liabilities Covered by Budgetary Resources consists of $1,166.9 million in accrued payroll and benefits liabilities for military and civilians, $16.9 million in Temporary Early Retirement Authority liabilities, $216.5 million

in capital lease liabilities, $93.2 million in advances from others, and $39.1 million in deposit fund liabilities. The

increase over FY 2001 is primarily due to accrued payroll and benefits liabilities.

Other Information Related to Liabilities Not Covered by Budgetary Resources

Other Intra-governmental Liabilities Not Covered by Budgetary Resources consists of $303.6 million in judgement fund

liabilities, $305.7 million in Federal Employees Compensation Act – Workman’s Compensation (FECA) reimbursement

to Department of Labor (DoL). The decrease over FY 2001 is primarily due to judgement fund liabilities.

Other Non-federal Liabilities Not Covered by Budgetary Resources consists of $452.9 million in accounts payable canceled appropriations, $62.6 million in environmental liabilities, $62.9 million in capital lease liabilities, $201.3 million

in contingent liabilities, $1,674.3 million in accrued annual leave liabilities for military and civilians, and $.5 million in

accrued interest liability. The decrease over FY 2001 is due to contingent liabilities, capital lease liabilities, accrued

annual leave liabilities, and nonenvironmental disposal liabilities. 

Note Reference

For Additional Line Item discussion, see:

◗ Note 12, Accounts Payable

◗ Note 13, Liabilities Not Covered and Covered by Budgetary Resources

◗ Note 14, Environmental Restoration Liabilities, and Environmental Disposal Liabilities

◗ Note 15, Other Liabilities

◗ Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies

◗ Note 17, Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment Related Actuarial Liabilities

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 72
Note 12. Accounts Payable

Other Information Other Information

Intra-governmental Accounts Payable consists of amounts owed to other federal agencies for goods or services ordered

and received but not yet paid. Interest, penalties, and administrative fees are not applicable to intra-governmental

payables. Non-Federal Payables (to the Public) are payments to nonfederal governmental entities.

Other Information Related to Accounts Payable

Fluctuations. The increase of $384.1 million in intra-governmental payables is due to the accrual of more payables in

FY 02 than FY 01 to agree with seller data based on elimination entries.

The public accounts payable increase is the result of obligation increases of $11.8 billion in direct and $2.5 billion in

reimbursable obligations incurred.

Relevant Information for Comprehension

Intra-governmental Eliminations. For the majority of buyer-side transactions, the Air Force feeder and DFAS accounting

systems do not capture trading partner data at the transaction level in a manner that facilitates trading partner aggregations. Therefore, the Air Force was unable to reconcile intragovernmental accounts payable balances with its trading

partners. The DoD and Air Force intends to develop long-term systems improvements that will include sufficient up-front

edits and controls to eliminate the need for after-the-fact reconciliations. The volume of intragovernmental transactions

is so large that after-the-fact reconciliation cannot be accomplished with the existing or foreseeable resources.

The DoD summary level seller accounts receivables were compared to the Air Force accounts payable. An adjustment

was posted to the Air Force accounts payable based on the comparison with the accounts receivable of the DoD components providing goods or services to the Air Force. Positive differences were treated as unrecognized accounts

payable and in the case of the Air Force, accounts payable were adjusted upwards in the amount of $1.6 billion.

The DoD and Air Force intends to develop long-term systems improvements that will include sufficient up-front edits and

controls to eliminate the need for after-the-fact reconciliations. The volume of intragovernmental transactions is so large

that after-the-fact reconciliation cannot be accomplished with the existing or foreseeable resources.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.G, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing accounting for Intragovernmental Activities.

73 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Payables: $ 1,124,733 N/A $ 1,124,733 $ 740,585

Non-Federal Payables (to the Public): $ 6,206,967 $ 0 $ 6,206,967 $ 4,180,417

Total $ 7,331,700 $ 0 $ 7,331,700 $ 4,921,002

Total

2002 2001

Accounts 

Payable

Interest, 

Penalties, and 

Administrative 

Fees

Total
Note 13. Debt

Other Information Other Information

Other Information Related to Debt

Relevant Information for Comprehension. Debt—The Intra-governmental debt consists of interest, penalties, and administrative fees and results from payments made out of the DoD Education Benefits Fund. Payments to Post-Vietnam Era

Voluntary and Involuntary Separatees are made in advance of contributions from the services. The DoD Board of

Actuaries has determined that the services must pay the accumulated interest on this unfunded liability. The increase is

due to the correction of actuarial estimate for the FY 2001 amount supplied to Air Force.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.G, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing accounting for Intragovernmental Activities, Public Debt.

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 74

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Agency Debt:

Debt to Other Federal Agencies 108 26 108

Total Debt: $ 108 $ 26 $ $ 108

Classification of Debt:

Intragovernmental Total Debt $ $ 108 134

134

134

 Balance Balance

Net

Borrowings

Ending

 Balance

2002 2001

Beginning Ending
Note 14. Environmental Liabilities and Disposal Liabilities

Other Information R Other Information Related to Environmental Liabilities elated to Environmental Liabilities

Relevant Information for Comprehension

Accrued Environmental Restoration (DERP) Active Installations—Environmental Restoration (ER). The total liability of

$5.2 billion for environmental restoration on active installations increased $198.7 million during FY 2002, or 3.94%.

This change basically reflects an inflationary increase. The liability increase from new sites and areas of concern added

during the fiscal year totaled $56.4 million, or 28.4% of the increase in total liabilities. The amount expensed during

FY 2002 amounted to $386.4 million, within 1% of the current liability estimate for the year. Finally, the change in liability estimates during FY 2002 for sites reported at the end of FY 2001 totaled $528.6 million or approximately 10%

for those sites. The increase in estimated liability in part represents inflation, however, the bulk of the changes represents better information concerning the site conditions and restoration requirements.

In both cases the changes are due to the addition of new sites discovered during the fiscal year, inflationary expectations contained in estimates and changes in plans due to better information gained in the process of cleaning up existing sites. There are no changes due to adjustments for prior periods.

During FY 2002, the Air Force achieved only slightly over half of its projected site investigations primarily due to regulatory delays. Because of these delays, the increase in the estimated liability for environmental restoration is smaller than

expected. 

Total costs for environmental restoration and non-operational ranges are included in the estimates. Both direct and

indirect costs are captured because the programs are accounted for separately.

75 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Environmental Liabilities:

Non-Federal:

Accrued Environmental Restoration (DERP funded) Costs:

Active Installations—Environmental Restoration (ER) $ $ 4,847,656 $ 5,237,429 $ 5,038,754

Active Installations—ER for Closed Ranges 705,700 705,700 0

Other Accrued Environmental Costs (Non-DERP funds)

Active Installations—Environmental Corrective Action 175,043 175,043 246,189

Active Installations—Environmental Closure Requirements 65,182 65,182 61,506

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

BRAC Installations—Environmental Restoration (ER) 1,961,715 2,083,724 1,587,506

BRAC Installations—Environmental Corrective Action 133,347 136,198 0

Other 0 0 329,627

Environmental Disposal for Weapons Systems Programs 

Other National Defense Weapons Systems 51,288 51,288 49,360

Total Non-Federal Environmental Liabilities: $ $ 7,939,931 $ 8,454,564 $ 7,312,942

2002 2001

Current 

Liability

Noncurrent 

Liability Total Total

389,773

0

0

0

122,009

2,851

0

0

514,633
Accrued Environmental Restoration (DERP) Active Installations—Environmental Restoration (ER) for Closed Ranges. The

Air Force conducted an inventory of ranges for the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP). Based on that

inventory the Air Force identified 241 sites with an established liability of $705.7 million. Currently no appropriation

exists for these cleanup actions. There is no expectation expenditures will be incurred before FY 2004 at the earliest. Is

expected this liability will increase as the Air Force continues to refine the inventory and expand investigation of potential sites. 

Other Accrued Environmental Costs (Non-DERP) Active Installations—Environmental Corrective Action. The total NonDERP Corrective Actions liability amount of $175.0 million decreased about $71.1 million (13%), during the fiscal year.

This net change resulted from an increase of almost $12 million in the estimated cost of sites identified during fiscal

year 2002, a decrease of about $687 thousand that was expensed during the year, and a decline of $82.4 million in

the cost estimate for sites that were identified at September 30, 2001. The reduction almost totally is due to revaluations for solid waste management units at one installation. A single reduction of about 70 million in estimated liability

resulted from discovery that initially suspected contamination was substantially less than indicated through preliminary

examination of the sites.

The estimates of Non-DERP Correct Actions liabilities were established in a manner consistent with the prior year.

Other Accrued Environmental Costs (Non-DERP) Active Installations—Environmental Closure Requirements. The total

liability of $65.2 million reflects the second year the Air Force has reported environmental disposal liabilities for

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulated facilities. Facilities reported include landfills; treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDFs) for hazardous waste; and underground storage tanks (USTs). The total disposal liability increased $3.6 million, almost 6% from September 30, 2001 to September 30, 2002. The change is significantly

lower than was expected; however, the individual areas showed greater percentage changes. Landfill liabilities

increased about $4.5 million (37%) and USTs increased $1.3 million (17%), while the TSDF liability declined $2.1 million (5%). The change in landfill liability reflects a greater number of landfills reported as of September 30, 2002 than

as of September 30, 2001. Changes in TSDFs and USTs reflect changes in cost estimates, largely due to the increased

use of the Remedial Action Cost Engineering Requirements (RACER) system, which is validated for Air Force estimates

and now used in all cost estimates where there is not an actual bid and/or contract.

Landfill liabilities are based on the proportion of the landfill used as of September 30, 2002 and include the cost of

capping the fill, as well as 30 years of monitoring as required by Federal regulations. The total liability for closing landfills, without disclosure based on use, would be $80 million as of September 30, 2002.

TSDF closure liabilities are based on an assumed useful life of 30 years and two years of monitoring with closure costs

estimated for a “clean close”. “Clean close” is defined in the Federal regulations. The total closure liability for TSDF’s

would be $226.1 million if not disclosed on an annual basis.

UST closure liabilities are based on an assumed life of 20 years and two years of monitoring with closure costs estimated for a “clean close”. The total closure liability for UST’s would be $75.3 million if not recognized on an annual basis.

Therefore, total closure liabilities on a current basis, without disclosure over time, would amount to $381.4 million as

of September 30, 2002.

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 76
The Air Force’s reporting of landfill closure liability is not in conformance with the accounting standard. The standard

would recognize all future costs regardless of timing. The Air Force recognizes only the initial closure. A landfill cap typically requires replacement every 20 to 40 years. An estimation of current costs based on all future costs, regardless of

timing, would result in an infinite liability. This appears meaningless and not the intent of the standard. Therefore, the

Air Force reports only the cost of the initial cap required to close a landfill. The Air Force believes this reporting is more

meaningful. The present value of the future caps, those after the initial cap, would be negligible.

The accounting standard requires full cost be recognized for closure liability. Closure liabilities recognized by the Air

Force cover only direct costs. There is no reliable cost accounting system to determine indirect closure costs. This is not

considered material in the cost estimates because indirect costs incurred would not happen for at least 20 years and in

many cases far beyond 20 years. The present value of such costs would be negligible in recognition of the closure liabilities.

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Installations—Environmental Restoration (ER)/Environmental Corrective Action.

For FY 2002, the Air Force has estimated and reported its BRAC environmental future liabilities. The Air Force Base

Conversion Agency (AFBCA) estimates a $2.1 billion total environmental liability as of September 30, 2002. This

amount includes all cleanup requirements to meet regulatory requirements and to transfer property (including the new

radiological issues at McClellan and program increases at Chanute). However, this amount does not include potential

future cost associated with long-term landfill management for which the Air Force may never be absolved of responsibility due to State laws.

The total BRAC environmental restoration of $2.1 billion increased by $496.2 million. This relates to $259.1 million

from obligations not previously reported and $237.1 million from a change in the method of calculating in the

Remedial Action Cost Engineering and Requirements System (RACER). The amounts reported on line 1.B.3.d., Other, in

FY 01 was reported on the detailed line 1.B.3.c., BRAC Installations Environmental Corrective Action for FY 02. The

FY 02 display is the proper disclosure per Air Force.

The total BRAC environmental corrective action amount of $77.6 million reflects a decrease of $193.4 million due to

revaluations relative to policy changes.

The Air Force Base Conversion Agency (AFBCA) is currently working to identify Military Munitions Response Program

(MMRP) costs. AFBCA is in the process of identifying MMRP sites based on DERP guidance, but have not yet been able

to separate costs. Therefore, as of September 30, 2002 we are unable to reasonably estimate MMRP costs separate

from our ER and Closure costs.

Environmental Disposal for Weapons Systems Programs—Other National Defense Weapons Systems. The September

30, 2002 environmental disposal liability of $51.3 million in Other National Defense Weapon Systems includes strategic, tactical, active, inactive missiles and missile motors. The Air Force identified $48.6 million in environmental liability

for the disposal of Minuteman III and Peacekeeper strategic, inactive missile motors. The estimated environmental disposal liability for tactical, active, inactive missiles and missile motors is $2.7 million.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.S, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and the DoD policies governing accounting for Contingencies and Other Liabilities. 

77 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements
Note 15.A. Other Liabilities 

Other Information P Other Information Pertaining to Other Liabilities ertaining to Other Liabilities

Intra-governmental

The increase in advances from others is due to the timing of the receipt and execution of orders which causes variations

in the end of year balances.

The change in deposit funds and suspense account liabilities are related to timing differences and collection due dates

and the disposition of these items. 

Judgement Fund liabilities of $303.6 million result from contractor claims under the Contracts Disputes Act on Air

Force contracts that have been adjudicated by a court or a board in favor of the contractor. Initially, the Department of

the Treasury pays the monetary awards to the contractor. However, subsequently the Air Force must reimburse the

Treasury’s Judgement Fund for the amount that was paid to the contractors.

The difference in Judgement Fund liabilities is due to Treasury billing the Air Force $17.6 million in new debts during

FY 2002. In addition, the Air Force paid out $131.3 million during FY 2002.

The increase in Resources Payable to Treasury is due to an increase in closed year receivables reported from contractor

debts. Canceled accounts receivables are deposited into a Treasury miscellaneous receipt account when collected. 

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 78

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental:

Advances from Others $ 213,843 $ 0 $ 213,843 $ 128,053

Deposit Funds and Suspense Account Liabilities 15,596 0 15,596 1,265

Resources Payable to Treasury 1,006,978 0 1,006,978 604,501

Disbursing Officer Cash 265,295 0 265,295 612,013

Accounts Payable—Cancelled Appropriations 0 0 0 131,234

Judgement Fund Liabilities 98,800 204,800 303,600 417,309

FECA Reimbursement to the Department of Labor 134,106 171,569 305,675 299,296

Other Liabilities 68,100 0 68,100 63,497

Total Intra-governmental Other Liabilities $ 1,802,718 $ 376,369 $ 2,179,087 $ 2,257,168

Non-Federal:

Accrued Funded Payroll and Benefits $ 1,166,899 $ 0 $ 1,166,899 $ 994,520

Advances from Others 93,234 0 93,234 58,444

Deposit Funds and Suspense Accounts 39,154 0 39,154 7,128

Temporary Early Retirement Authority 6,800 10,100 16,900 36,000

Nonenvironmental Disposal Liabilities:

Excess/Obsolete Structures 47,573 15,008 62,581 93,000

Accounts Payable—Cancelled Appropriations 399,513 53,406 452,919 80,667

Accrued Unfunded Annual Leave 1,674,276 0 1,674,276 1,745,592

Capital Lease Liability 30,736 248,682 279,418 462,196

Other Liabilities 530 201,277 201,807 641,432

Total Non-Federal Other Liabilities $ 3,458,715 $ 528,473 $ 3,987,188 $ 4,118,979

Total Other Liabilities: $ 5,261,433 $ 904,842 $ 6,166,275 $ 6,376,147

2001

Total

2002

Noncurrent 

Liability Total Current Liability
The amounts reported as Accounts Payable–Cancelled Appropriations are considered unreliable. No seller data was

matched to Air Force closed account payables. Therefore, all cancelled accounts payables reported as public. Closed

account balances need to be validated. We see very little clean up or changes in these balances. We suspect that most

of the liabilities in cancelled accounts are not valid and should be de-obligated. This issue is currently being worked.

Other Liabilities

The amount of $68.1 million represents $46.0 million of the government contribution of employee benefits and $22.1

million in unemployment compensation liabilities. 

Non-Federal

The increase in advances on from others is due to the timing of the receipt and execution of orders that causes variations in the end of year balances.

The change in deposit funds and suspense account liabilities are related to timing differences and collection due dates

and the disposition of these items. 

Accounts Payable-Canceled Appropriations of $452.9 million is from closed years. Although closed appropriation liability balances are unreliable, it is possible this liability will be liquidated using current year funding at the time of liquidation.

The decrease in Temporary Early Retirement Authority liabilities is due to the termination of the program in fiscal year

2002.

Accrued Funded Payroll and Benefits—The increase is due to the accrual of the military payroll.

Nonenvironmental Disposal Liabilities

The Air Force reduced its disposal liability by $45.4 million throughout FY 2002, in accordance with disposal plans

directed by Defense Reform Initiative Directive No. 36, dated May 5, 1998, which equates to a 48% reduction in the

disposal liability stated in the FY 2001 Audited Financial Statements (AFS). Also, the Family Housing Master Plan was

adjusted in FY 2002; it identified $15.0 million of excess housing units to be disposed of in future years (Noncurrent).

The FY 2002 AFS liability is $62.6 million, of which $47.6 million is a current liability, and $15.0 million is a noncurrent liability.

The Active and Inactive Missile Systems maximum nonenvironmental disposal liability increases are due to changes in

program direction. The program previously did not have an approved Demilitarization Plan, and therefore assets were

identified for consumption. Disposition Plans and Demilitarization Plans are now in place with goals to reduce inventory

by 100% over the next four to five years. Inputs based on these plans resulted in an increase to the potential maximum

nonenvironmental disposal liability.

Other Liabilities

The amount of $201.8 million represents legal contingencies of $201.3 million and accrued interest liability of $.5 million. The decrease of $435.8 million in legal contingencies is due to the change in the number of claims pending and

settlements. 

The recorded estimated probable liability amount of $29.4 million has been included in the accompanying financial

statements for open contractor claims greater than $100,000 and neither under appeal nor in litigation. In addition to

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2002 Annual Financial Statements
the contractor claims under appeal and the open contractor claims for an amount greater than $100,000, the Air

Force was party to numerous other contractor claims in amounts less than $100,000 per claim. These claims are a

routine part of the contracting business and are typically resolved through mutual agreement between the contracting

officer and the contractor. Because of the routine nature of these claims, no requirement exists for a consolidated tracking mechanism to record the amount of each claim, the number of open claims, or the probability of the claim being

settled in favor of the claimant. The potential liability arising from these claims in aggregate would not materially affect

the operations or financial condition of the Air Force. A reasonably possible liability is estimated at $6.5 million and is

not included in the reported amount.

The total estimated probable liability for claims and litigations against the Air Force handled by the Civil Law and

Litigation Directorate, as of September 30, 2002, was valued at $72.2 million and has been included in the accompanying financial statements. As of September 30, 2002, the Air Force was party to 3,790 claims and litigation actions.

This liability dollar amount recorded in the financial statements is an estimate based on the weighted average payout

rate for the previous three years. A reasonably possible liability is estimated at $271.5 million and is not included in the

reported amount. Neither past payments nor the current contingent liability estimate provides a basis for accurately projecting the results of any individual law suit or claim. It is uncertain that claims will ever accrue to the Air Force. In addition, many claims and lawsuits, even if successful, will not be paid out of Air Force Funds. Rather, judgements over

$100,000 are ordinarily paid from the Judgement Fund, not from Air Force accounts even though claims were the

result of Air Force operations. In many cases involving attorney fees, the amounts are not known until the last appeal is

concluded. 

As of September 30, 2002, the Air Force was a party to 100 contract appeals before the Armed Services Board of

Contract Appeals (ASBCA). The probable amount of loss from contractor claims of $99.6 million has been included in

the financial statements. The contractor claims involve unique circumstances which are considered by the ASBCA in formulating decisions on the cases. Such claims are funded primarily from Air Force appropriations. A reasonably possible

liability is estimated at $7.6 million and is not included in the reported amount.

Other Disclosures

The Legal Representation Letter describes contingent liabilities from cases that may or may not be paid from the

Treasury’s Claims, Judgement, and Relief Acts Fund depending on the final outcome. Since Air Force appropriations do

not necessarily pay for all judgements or settlements for cases and the probability of payments is unknown, these contingencies from pending cases are not reflected in the financial statement. 

Intragovernmental Reconciliation for Fiduciary Transactions with Department of Labor (DOL) and the Office of

Personnel Management (OPM)

With respect to the major fiduciary balances with the OPM and the DOL, the Air Force was able to reconcile with the

OPM and the DOL. During these reconciliations immaterial differences were identified.

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 80
Note 15.B. Capital Lease Liability

Other Information Other Information

Relevant Information for Comprehension

The Air Force is the leasee in twelve capital leases. Eleven are for military family housing and the twelfth is for a piece

of medical equipment. Six leases were entered into prior to FY 1992 and are funded on an annual basis. 

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.Q, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Leases.

Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies

Disclosures Related to Commitments and Contingencies: 

Relevant Information for Comprehension

The Commitments and Contingencies consist of the following reasonably possible liabilities

Contractual Actions:

Contractor Claims $6.5 million

Appeals before Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) $7.6 million

$14.1 million

Claims and Litigation from Civil Law $271.5 million

Total $285.6 million

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.S, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Contingencies and Other Liabilities.

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2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

Future Payments Due:

2003 $ $ $ 0 $ 45,600 $ 45,683

2004 0 45,600 45,600

2005 0 45,433 45,600

2006 0 45,152 45,433

2007 0 42,056 45,152

After 5 Years 0 192,757 234,813

Total Future Lease Payments Due $ $ $ 0 $ 416,598 $ 462,281

Less: Imputed Interest Executory Costs 0 137,180 163,857

Net Capital Lease Liability $ $ $ 0 $ 279,418 $ 298,424

$ 323,439 $

Capital Lease Liabilities Not Covered by Budgetary Resources: $ 93,159 $ 107,132

416,264

137,152

334

28

Capital Lease Liabilities Covered by Budgetary Resources: 354,564

279,112 306

192,757 0

45,152 0

42,056 0

45,433 167

45,433 0

45,433 167

(Amounts in Thousands) Other Total Total Land and

Buildings Equipment

2002 2001

Asset Category
Note 17. Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment Related Actuarial

Liabilities

Other Information P Other Information Pertaining to Military R ertaining to Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment etirement Benefits and Other Employment-Related

Actuarial Liabilities Actuarial Liabilities

Military Retirement Health Benefits

Assumptions. Health benefits are funded centrally at the DoD level. As such the portion of the health benefits actuarial

liability that is applicable to the Air Force is reported only on the DoD Agency-wide financial statements.

FECA

Actuarial Cost Method Used. The Air Force’s actuarial liability for worker’s compensation benefits is developed by the

DoL and provided to the Air Force at the end of each fiscal year. The liability includes the expected liability for death,

disability, medical, and miscellaneous costs for approved compensation cases, plus a component for incurred but not

reported claims. The liability is determined using a method that utilizes historical benefit payment patterns to predict the

ultimate payments. The projected annual benefit payments have been discounted to present value using the OMB economic assumptions for 10-year Treasury notes and bonds. Interest rate assumptions utilized for discounting were as follows:

FY 2002

5.20% in Year 1

5.20% in Year 2

and thereafter

To provide more specifically for the effects of inflation on the liability for FWC benefits, wage inflation factors, cost of

living adjustments (COLAs) and medical inflation factors (consumer price index medical or CPIMs) were applied to the

calculation of projected future benefits. These factors were also used to adjust the methodology’s historical payments to

current year constant dollars. 

The compensation COLAs and CPIMs used in the projections for various charge back years (CBY) were as follows:

CBY COLA CPIM

2003 1.80% 4.31%

2004 2.67% 4.01%

2005 2.40% 4.01%

2006+ 2.40% 4.01%

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 82

(Amounts in Thousands)

FECA $ 1,211,045 $ 0 $ 1,211,045 $ 1,269,811

As of September 30, 2002

Assumed 

Interest 

Rate (%)

Unfunded 

Actuarial 

Liability

2001

Actuarial Present 

Value of 

Projected Plan 

Benefits

Unfunded 

Actuarial 

Liability

(Less: Assets 

Available to 

Pay Benefits)
The model’s resulting projections were analyzed to insure that the estimates were reliable. The analysis was based on

two tests: (1) a comparison of the percentage change in the liability amount by agency to the percentage change in the

actual payments, and (2) a comparison of the ratio of the estimated liability to the actual payment of the beginning

year calculated for the current projection to the liability-payment ratio calculated for the prior projection.

Note 18. Unexpended Appropriations 

Other Information P Other Information Pertaining to Unexpended Appropriations ertaining to Unexpended Appropriations

Unexpended obligations reported as a component of Unexpended Appropriations include both Undelivered OrdersUnpaid and Undelivered Orders-Paid only for direct appropriated funds. This amount is distinct from Change in

Amount of Goods, Services, and Benefits Ordered but Not Yet Received line of the Statement of Financing, which

includes the change during the fiscal year in unexpended obligations against budget authority from all sources.

Note 19.A. General Disclosures Related to the Statement of Net Cost

Disclosures Related to the Statement of Net Cost 

The Consolidated Statement of Net Cost in the federal government is unique because its principles are driven on

understanding the net cost of programs and/or organizations that the federal government supports through appropriations or other means. This statement provides gross and net cost information that can be related to the amount of output or outcome for a given program and/or organization administered by a responsible reporting entity.

The amounts presented in the Statement of Net Cost (SoNC) are based on obligations and disbursements and therefore

may not in all cases report actual accrued costs. The Air Force generally records transactions on a cash basis and not

an accrual basis as is required by the generally accepted accounting principles. Therefore, the Air Force systems do not

capture actual costs. As such, information presented in the SoNC is based on budgetary obligations, disbursements and

collection transactions, as well as non-financial feeder systems; then adjusted to record known accruals for major items

such as payroll expenses, accounts payable, and environmental liabilities.

The abnormal intra-governmental net costs on the Consolidating Statement of Net Cost for Research, Development,

Test & Evaluation Program is attributable to intragovernmental revenue per Air Force seller side records being higher

than intragovernmental expenses in Air Force accounting records. This situation existed prior to adjustments for other

seller side data. Further analysis of Air Force accounting data is required.

The abnormal intra-governmental net costs on the Consolidating Statement of Net Cost for the Air Force Other

Program is attributable to seller side allocations of intragovernmental revenue that required a reclassification of AF pub83 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in Thousands)

Unexpended Appropriations:

Unobligated, Available $ 5,272,785 $ 6,370,403

Unobligated, Unavailable 1,185,935 832,884

Unexpended Obligations 33,085,130 31,803,502

Total Unexpended Appropriations $ 39,543,850 $ 39,006,789

2002 2001
lic expenses to government. This reclassification results in public revenue in excess of gross costs with the public. This

abnormal balance was discovered after seller side data was finalized.

Note 19.B. Imputed Expenses

Note 19.C. Exchange Revenue

Disclosures Related to the Exchange Revenue

Exchange Revenue arises when a Government entity provides goods and services to the public or to another

Government for a price, “earned revenue.” Exchange revenue includes most user charges other than taxes, i.e., regulatory user charges.

Goods and services provided through reimbursable programs to the public or another U.S. Government entity (intra-Air

Force, intra-DoD or other federal entity) are provided at cost. Such reimbursable sales are reported as earned revenues. Costs are equal to the amount reported as earned. Since FY 2000 sales to the Foreign Military Trust Fund and

related cost of sales have been reclassified as non-federal, transactions with the public, rather than intra-governmental

transactions as in years prior.

Note 19.D. Stewardship Assets

Disclosures Related to Stewardship Assets

Stewardship assets include Heritage Assets, Stewardship Land, Non-Federal Physical Property, and Investments in

Research and Development. The current year cost of acquiring, constructing, improving, reconstructing, or renovating

heritage assets; costs of acquiring stewardship land; and costs to prepare stewardship land for its intended use are

required to be recognized and disclosed in the SoNC or the notes if occurring. Such costs, if any, are not separately

identifiable and are not believed to be material.

Note 19.E. Intra-governmental Revenue and Expense

Disclosures Related to Intra-governmental Revenue and Expense

The Air Force’s accounting systems do not capture trading partner data at the transaction level in a manner that facilitates trading partner aggregations. Therefore, the Air Force was unable to reconcile intragovernmental revenue balances with its trading partners. The Department intends to develop long-term systems improvements that will include

sufficient up-front edits and controls to eliminate the need for after-the-fact reconciliations. The volume of intra-governUnited States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 84

As of September 30,

(Amount in thousands)

Civilian (e.g.,CSRS/FERS) Retirement $ 193,271 $ 204,481

Civilian Health 340,583 365,643

Civilian Life Insurance 1,184 1,153

Judgment Fund 62,038 15,587

Total Imputed Expenses $ 597,076 $ 586,864

2002 2001
mental transactions is so large that after-the-fact reconciliation cannot be accomplished with the existing or foreseeable

resources.

The Air Force’s operating expenses were adjusted based on a comparison between the Air Force’s accounts payable

and the DoD summary level seller accounts receivables. An adjustment was posted to accounts payable and operating

expenses to reflect unrecognized accounts payable and operating expenses. The operating expenses of the Air Force

were adjusted upwards in the amount of $985.1 million.

Note 19.F. Suborganization Program Costs

The Air Force identifies programs based on the nine major appropriation groups provided by Congress. The DoD is in

the process of reviewing available data and attempting to develop a cost reporting methodology that balances the

need for cost information requested by Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard (SFFAS) No. 4 with the

need to keep the financial statements from becoming overly voluminous.

Until costing allocating processes and expanded intra-Air Force eliminating capabilities are incorporated in the

accounting processes, the usefulness of further suborganization-reported (major commands) net cost is limited. It is for

this reason that no additional statement of suborganization costs at lower levels are presented with these statements.

Note 20. Disclosures Related to the Statement of Changes in Net Position

Other Information Other Information

Relevant Information for Comprehension

The FY 2002 “Errors and Omissions in Prior Years Accounting Reports” line is the result of a DoDIG directed Prior

Period Adjustment made to remove the $31,869.7 million of OM&S carried on the unrestated FY 2001 Balance Sheet.

This adjustment removes retail and wholesale guided and tactical missiles, missile motors, aircraft engines and elec85 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands) 

Prior Period Adjustments Increases 

(Decreases) to Net Position

Beginning Balance: 

Changes in Accounting Standards $ 0 $ 0 $ 37,561,528 $ 0 

Errors and Omissions in Prior Year 

Accounting Reports (31,869,730) 0 1,443,798 0 

Other Prior Period Adjustments 0 0 0 0 

Total Prior Period Adjustments $ (31,869,730) $ 0 $ 39,005,326 $ 0 

Imputed Financing:

Civilian CSRS/FERS Retirement $ 193,271 $ 0 $ 204,481 $ 0 

Civilian Health 340,583 0 365,643 0 

Civilian Life Insurance 1,184 0 1,153 0 

Judgment Fund 62,038 0 15,587 0 

Total Imputed Financing $ 597,076 $ 0 $ 586,864 $ 0 

Cumulative Results 

of Operations

2002

Unexpended 

Appropriations

2002

Cumulative Results of 

Operations

2001

Unexpended 

Appropriations

2001
tronic pods previously included as OM&S on the FY 2001 Balance Sheet. These items are now considered as Noreportable National Defense Property, Plant and Equipment. The previous FY 2001 inclusion of balances for these items

in the Balance Sheet as OM&S was directed by OSD.

The restatement of FY 2001 numbers brings the Air Force’s report in line with the FY 2001 Government wide financial

statements that did not include amounts for these types of items.

It is Treasury, DoD and DFAS policy that only prior period adjustments of a material and infrequent nature be shown in

the financial statements. Accordingly, Air Force has included no other amounts reported through the accounting process

as arising from prior period adjustment of errors and omissions in the accompanying financial statements as prior period adjustments. Such amounts have been included in current year operations reported amounts.

The increase in donations reflects approximately $11.5 million from the Air Force Museum Foundation to the Air Force

Gift Fund for the purpose of funding construction of a third building at the Air Force Museum located at the WrightPatterson Air Force Base. 

The increase in FY 2002 Imputing Financing for Judgement Fund is due to the nature, size, dollar amount, and number

of previously pending claims settled, that resulted in payments by the Treasury’s Judgement Fund on behalf of the Air

Force.

Note 21.A. Disclosures Related to the Statement of Budgetary Resources

Other Information Other Information

Other Information Related to the Statement of Budgetary Resources

In Fiscal Year 2002, the following two enhancements were made to the SBR to facilitate the reconciliation of information between the SBR, the budget execution reports (SF133) and the Budget of the United States Government:

Separate Column for Non-budgetary Credit Program Financing Accounts. This change allows for a clear distinction

between budgetary and non-budgetary credit program financing account information. Non-budgetary credit financing

accounts are reported separately from the budgetary totals in the Budget of the United States Government. Separate

reporting on the Statement of Budgetary Resources enhances the reconciliation of the two sets of information.

Offsetting Receipts are introduced as a new line item in the SBR. These receipts are collections that are credited to the

general fund, special fund or trust fund receipt accounts. In addition they represent offsetting receipts distributed to the

Air Force. Offsetting receipts offset budget authority and outlays at the agency level in the Budget of the United States

Government. Offsetting receipts must be included in the Statement of Budgetary Resources to reconcile it to information

in the Budget of the United States Government. 

Offsetting Receipts Line. Offsetting Receipts are introduced as a new line item in the Statement of Budgetary Resources.

These receipts are collections that are credited to the general fund, special fund, or trust fund receipt accounts. In addition they represent offsetting receipts distributed to the Air Force. Offsetting receipts offset budget authority and outlays

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 86

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Net Amount of Budgetary Resources Obligated for 

Undelivered Orders at the End of the Period $ 34,775,371 $ 32,552,586

2002 2001
at the agency level in the Budget of United States Government. Offsetting receipts must be included in the Statement of

Budgetary Resources to reconcile it to information in the Budget of the United States Government.

The amount of direct obligations incurred and apportioned under category A is $51.3 billion, category B is $49.3 billion, and exempt is $.02 billion. For reimbursable obligations incurred and apportioned category A is $4.8 billion, category B is $3.03 billion and exempt is $.01 billion.

Unexpended Obligations presented in the Statement of Budgetary Resources (SBR) includes Unexpended Obligations

for both direct and reimbursable funds. The Department has not fully implemented the U.S. Standard General Ledger

(USSGL) in all operational accounting systems.

The statement does not include any amounts for which the Department of Treasury is willing to accept corrections to

canceled appropriation amounts, in accordance with SFFAS Number 1. Also, negative budgetary resources of $120.5

million (relating to Offsetting Receipts of Accounts shown on the Report on Budget Execution, or SF 133) are not

included in the SBR (combined, combining or disaggregated).

Adjustments in funds that are temporarily not available pursuant to Public Law, and those that are permanently not

available (included in the Adjustments line on the SBR), are not included in Spending Authority from Offsetting

Collections and Adjustments line of the SBR or the Spending Authority for Offsetting Collections and Adjustments line of

the Statement of Financing.

Due to accounting system deficiencies, the proper amount of intra-agency eliminations for this statement cannot be

determined.

Accounting systems currently do not provide or capture data needed for obligations incurred and recoveries of prior

year obligations in accordance with OMB Circular A-34, “Instructions on Budget Execution” requirements. Although

DFAS Denver Center developed an alternative methodology to calculate these items, the auditors and DFAS Denver

Center concur this methodology also distorts the obligation figures. As a result, the amount of distortion cannot be reliably determined, and may or may not be material.

Disaggregated SBR are included in the Required Supplementary Information section of the statements. The abnormal

balance on the Unobligated Balances – Not Available in the Procurement grouping relates to the cancelation of reimbursable authority at fiscal year end. The abnormal balance on the Military Personnel grouping relates to the accrual of

A/P driven by seller-side data. 

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2002 Annual Financial Statements
Note 21.B. Disclosures Related to Problem Disbursements, In-transit

Disbursements and Suspense/Budget Clearing Accounts

Other Information R Other Information Related to P elated to Problem Disbursements and In-transit Disbursement roblem Disbursements and In-transit Disbursement

The Air Force has $1.3 billion in problem disbursements and in-transit disbursements that represent disbursements of

Air Force funds that have been reported by a disbursing station to the Department of the Treasury but have not yet been

precisely matched against the specific source obligation giving rise to the disbursements. For the most part, these payments have been made using available funds and based on valid receiving reports for goods and services delivered

under valid contracts. The problem disbursements and in-transit disbursements arise when the various contracting, disbursing, and accounting systems fail to match the data necessary to properly account for the disbursement transactions

in all applicable accounting systems. 

DFAS has efforts underway to improve the systems and to resolve all previous problem disbursements and to process all

in-transit disbursements. As of September 30, 2002, these efforts resulted in a $24 million decrease in reported problem disbursements. In-transits decreased $951 million since September 2001. The amount over 180 days old for

NULOs is $1 million and for in-transits is $13 million. The absolute value of in-transit disbursements is $2.5 billion. 

Other Information R Other Information Related to Suspense/Budget Clearing Accounts elated to Suspense/Budget Clearing Accounts

The Air Force has made a concerted effort to reduce balances in the suspense and budget clearing accounts, and to

establish an accurate and consistent use of these accounts. The information presented indicates the significant reductions (with the exception noted below) that the Air Force has achieved in the various suspense/budget clearing

accounts.

The large increases in F3885 for FY 2000 and FY 2001 are due to numerous OPAC transactions received during the

last business day of September that, by established procedure, are placed in this suspense account until they can be

assigned to a valid appropriation.

On September 30 of each fiscal year, all of the uncleared suspense/budget clearing account balances are reduced to

zero by transferring the balances to proper appropriation accounts using a logical methodology, such as prorating the

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 88

As of September 30,

Total Problem Disbursements

Absolute Unmatched Disbursements $ 35,143 $ 23,300 $ 11,685 $ (11,615)

Negative Unliquidated Obligations 60,839 22,722 10,232 (12,490)

Total In-transit Disbursements, Net $ 1,283,127 $ 2,271,948 $ 1,320,627 $ (951,321)

Sep-00 Sep-01 Sep-02 (Decrease)/Increase 

from 2001 to 2002

(Amounts in thousands)

Account

F3875 $ 17,953 30,874 398,084 367,210

F3880 (611) 35 (62) (97)

F3885 (457,259) (477,440) (193,678) 283,762

Sep-00 Sep-01 Sep-02 (Decrease)/Increase

Suspense/Budget 

Clearing Accounts, Net
amounts on a percentage basis derived by comparing the disbursements in the suspense/clearing account to total disbursements.

The amounts in brackets in account F3880 represent collections. 

Note 22. Disclosures Related to the Statement of Financing

Disclosures Related to the Statement of Financing: 

The objective of the Statement of Financing (SoF) is to help users understand the difference between budgetary and net

cost of operations reported. The statement provides this understanding through a comprehensive reconciliation process.

Other Information Related to the Statement of Financing

The Statement of Financing was expanded to further articulate and detail the relationship between net obligations from

budgetary accounting and net cost of operation from proprietary accounting. Some items that were reported last year

as a single line were subdivided to reflect its components. Several new line items were added to separately identify and

further explain the use of resources to finance net obligations or net cost of operations. This change notes key differences between the net obligations and net cost of operations. The prior year net cost computed on the prior year

Statement of Financing presented as a comparative amount to the current year amount does not match the net cost

presented on the prior Statement of Net Cost. This difference is the result of applying the current year account classifications used for the current year statement to prior year accounts to create a prior year statement.

Intra-entity Transactions

Intra-entity transactions have not been eliminated because the statements are presented as combined and combining

statements.

Budgetary data is not in agreement with Proprietary Expenses and Asset Capitalized. This causes a difference in Net

Cost between the Statement of Net Cost and the Statement of Financing. The amount on the “Resources that finance

the acquisition of assets” has been adjusted as necessary to resolve differences. Differences between the budgetary and

proprietary data for the Air Force are previously identified deficiency.

Note Reference

The components and amount of liabilities not covered by budgetary resources are disclosed in Note 11. Liabilities Not

Covered and Covered by Budgetary Resources.

Note 23. Disclosures Related to the Statement of Custodial Activity

Not applicable.

89 General Funds > Notes to Principal Statements

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Note 24.A. Other Disclosures

Entity as Lessee—Operating Leases

Description of Lease Arrangements

Category 1: Medical Equipment—Operating leases are one year leases with four option years. Each year, facilities must

specifically exercise the option to continue the lease. The operating leases that contain an option to purchase allows

the government to purchase the equipment at fair market value at the end of the lease period.

Category 2: Military Family Housing—The figures represent operating leased facilities in the U.S. and overseas applicable to active Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard. 

Category 3: Motor Vehicles—Operating leases for motor vehicles are essentially one year leases funded in appropriation 3400 (O&M). Air Force expects to continue to reduce the level of owned assets, while increasing the number of

operational leases. Where possible, Air Force will strive to displace commercial leases in favor of GSA (General

Services Administration) leases because GSA leases are typically more economical. 

Note 24.B. Other Disclosures

Interest Payable: DFAS Columbus has accumulated prompt payment interest of approximately $.5 million during

FY 2002 for Air Force contracts. The interest payments were not made because the unpaid invoices are under a reconciliation process in an interest-bearing mode.

Undistributed Collections and Disbursements: Accounts receivable and payable are adjusted for undistributed collections and disbursements. These transactions represent the Air Force’s in-float (undistributed) collections and disbursements for transactions that were reported by a disbursing station but not recorded by the appropriate accountable station. Undistributed amounts are prorated by appropriation based on the percentage of distributed government and

public receivables and payables.

Canceled Balances: All unliquidated balances associated with closed accounts have been canceled in accordance with

Public Law 101-510. Canceled accrued expenditures unpaid are reflected in the financial statements as unfunded liabilities. Canceled undelivered orders outstanding are not included in the financial statements; however, these orders

may result in future expenditures. Due to systems deficiencies, canceled receivables are included in the Air Force

Balance Sheet. Canceled-year appropriation balances for receivables and payables are not reliable.

United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < General Funds 90
91 General Funds > Consolidating and Combining Statements

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General Funds General Funds

Consolidating and Consolidating and

Combining Statements Combining Statements
Consolidating Balance Sheet—General Funds

As of September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

United States Air Force 

Consolidating and Combining Statements < General Funds 92

Air Force 

Active

Air Force 

Reserve

Air National 

Guard

ASSETS (Note 2) 

 Intragovernmental: 

 Fund Balance with Treasury (Note 3) 45,383,242 898,471 1,661,037

 Investments (Note 4) 708 0 0

 Accounts Receivable (Note5) 546,268 41,380 269,412

 Other Assets (Note 6) 4,714 91 189

 Total Intragovernmental Assets $45,934,932 $939,942 $1,930,638

 Cash and Other Monetary Assets (Note 7) 140,645 0 0

 Accounts Receivable (Note 5) 998,374 6,139 13,397

 Inventory and Related Property (Note 9) 28,557,663 37,275 222,626

 General Property, Plant and Equipment (Note 10) 20,111,388 814,019 3,321,745

 Other Assets (Note 6) 7,501,028 4,253 30,633

TOTAL ASSETS $103,244,030 $1,801,628 $5,519,039

LIABILITIES (Note 11) 

 Intragovernmental: 

 Accounts Payable (Note 12) 1,301,110 77,771 159,758

 Debt (Note 13) 134 0 0

 Other Liabilities (Note 15 & Note 16) 2,178,086 4 1,002

 Total Intragovernmental Liabilities $3,479,330 $77,775 $160,760

 Accounts Payable (Note 12) 5,865,775 164,023 177,169

 Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment-Related 

 Actuarial Liabilities (Note 17) 867,587 127,741 215,717

 Environmental Liabilities (Note 14) 8,454,564 0 0

 Other Liabilities (Note 15 and Note 16) 3,887,500 38,793 60,895

TOTAL LIABILITIES $22,554,756 $408,332 $614,541

NET POSITION 

 Unexpended Appropriations (Note 18) 37,257,950 684,574 1,601,326

 Cumulative Results of Operations 43,431,324 708,722 3,303,172

TOTAL NET POSITION $80,689,274 $1,393,296 $4,904,498

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION $103,244,030 $1,801,628 $5,519,039

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
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2002 Annual Financial Statements

Combined 

Total Eliminations

2002 

Consolidated

2001 Restated 

Consolidated

2001 

Consolidated

 

47,942,750 0 47,942,750 44,259,788 44,259,788

708 0 708 1,088 1,088

857,060 413,906 443,154 394,513 394,513

4,994 5 4,989 351,706 351,706

$48,805,512 $413,911 $48,391,601 $45,007,095 $45,007,095

140,645 0 140,645 107,530 486,225

1,017,910 0 1,017,910 561,769 561,769

28,817,564 0 28,817,564 25,740,625 57,610,355

24,247,152 0 24,247,152 20,444,148 20,444,148

7,535,914 0 7,535,914 5,509,604 5,509,604

$110,564,697 $413,911 $110,150,786 $97,370,771 $129,619,196

 

1,538,639 413,906 1,124,733 740,585 740,585

134 0 134 108 108

2,179,092 5 2,179,087 2,257,168 2,257,168

$3,717,865 $413,911 $3,303,954 $2,619,166 $2,997,861

6,206,967 0 6,206,967 4,180,417 4,180,417

 

1,211,045 0 1,211,045 1,269,811 1,269,811

8,454,564 0 8,454,564 7,312,942 7,312,942

3,987,188 0 3,987,188 4,118,979 4,118,979

$23,577,629 $413,911 $23,163,718 $19,501,315 $19,880,010

 

39,543,850 0 39,543,850 39,006,789 39,006,789

47,443,218 0 47,443,218 38,862,667 70,732,397

$86,987,068 $0 $86,987,068 $77,869,456 $109,739,186

$110,564,697 $413,911 $110,150,786 $97,370,771 $129,619,196

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
Consolidating Statement of Net Cost—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

United States Air Force 

Consolidating and Combining Statements < General Funds 94

Air Force 

Active

Air Force 

Reserve

Air National 

Guard

PROGRAMS COST 

 Military Personnel

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 3,533,658 172,562 252,077

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -147,963 -5,014 -6,541

 Intragovernmental Net Costs 3,385,695 167,548 245,536

 Gross Costs With the Public 18,591,879 823,684 1,426,489

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -62,685 0 -5,543

 Net Costs With the Public 18,529,194 823,684 1,420,946

 Total Net Cost $21,914,889 $991,232 $1,666,482

 Operation and Maintenance

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 15,128,682 1,046,247 2,761,451

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -1,636,738 -287,021 -774,821

 Intragovernmental Net Costs 13,491,944 759,226 1,986,630

 Gross Costs With the Public 16,719,159 1,163,706 2,086,213

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -407,066 -1,088 -73,623

 Net Costs With the Public 16,312,093 1,162,618 2,012,590

 Total Net Cost $29,804,037 $1,921,844 $3,999,220

 Procurement

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 322,021 0 0

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -153,067 0 0

 Intragovernmental Net Costs 168,954 0 0

 Gross Costs With the Public 16,329,627 0 0

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -10,410 0 0

 Net Costs With the Public 16,319,217 0 0

 Total Net Cost $16,488,171 $0 $0

 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 136,733 0 0

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -865,340 0 0

 Intragovernmental Net Costs -728,607 0 0

 Gross Costs With the Public 15,364,865 0 0

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -113,063 0 0

 Net Costs With the Public 15,251,802 0 0

 Total Net Cost $14,523,195 $0 $0

 Military Construction/Family Housing

 Intragovernmental Net Costs 3,352 359 453

 Net Costs With the Public 302,550 18,059 96,822

 Total Net Cost $305,902 $18,418 $97,275

 Other

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 12,355 0 0

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -55 0 0

 Intragovernmental Net Costs 12,300 0 0

 Gross Costs With the Public 4,085 0 0

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -7,233 0 0

 Net Costs With the Public -3,148 0 0

 Total Net Cost $9,152 $0 $0

 Total Program Costs

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 19,136,801 1,219,168 3,013,981

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -2,803,163 -292,035 -781,362

 Intragovernmental Net Costs 16,333,638 927,133 2,232,619

 Gross Costs With the Public 67,312,165 2,005,449 3,609,524

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -600,457 -1,088 -79,166

 Net Costs With the Public 66,711,708 2,004,361 3,530,358

NET COST OF OPERATIONS $83,045,346 $2,931,494 $5,762,977

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 19.
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2002 Annual Financial Statements

Combined 

Total Eliminations

2002 

Consolidated

2001 Restated 

Consolidated

2001 

Consolidated

 

3,958,297 85,200 3,873,097 3,341,205 3,341,205

-159,518 -6,664 -152,854 -116,341 -116,341

3,798,779 78,536 3,720,243 3,224,864 3,224,864

20,842,052 0 20,842,052 17,906,083 17,906,083

-68,228 0 -68,228 -80,369 -80,369

20,773,824 0 20,773,824 17,825,714 17,825,714

$24,572,603 $78,536 $24,494,067 $21,050,578 $21,050,578

18,936,380 1,463,722 17,472,658 14,586,302 14,586,302

-2,698,580 -1,541,592 -1,156,988 -1,472,775 -1,472,775

16,237,800 -77,870 16,315,670 13,113,527 13,113,527

19,969,078 0 19,969,078 14,551,845 19,151,162

-481,777 0 -481,777 -408,044 -408,044

19,487,301 0 19,487,301 14,143,801 18,743,118

$35,725,101 -$77,870 $35,802,971 $27,257,328 $31,856,645

322,021 304 321,717 487,098 487,098

-153,067 0 -153,067 -36,484 -36,484

168,954 304 168,650 450,614 450,614

16,329,627 0 16,329,627 16,508,176 16,508,176

-10,410 0 -10,410 -29,283 -29,283

16,319,217 0 16,319,217 16,478,893 16,478,893

$16,488,171 $304 $16,487,867 $16,929,507 $16,929,507

136,733 11 136,722 246,974 246,974

-865,340 -980 -864,360 -585,351 -585,351

-728,607 -969 -727,638 -338,377 -338,377

15,364,865 0 15,364,865 14,889,595 14,889,595

-113,063 0 -113,063 -77,232 -77,232

15,251,802 0 15,251,802 14,812,363 14,812,363

$14,523,195 -$969 $14,524,164 $14,473,986 $14,473,986

4,164 0 4,164 5,716 5,716

417,431 0 417,431 5,356,563 5,356,563

$421,595 $0 $421,595 $5,362,279 $5,362,279

12,355 1 12,354 5,164 5,164

-55 0 -55 -71 -71

12,300 1 12,299 5,093 5,093

4,085 0 4,085 -3,853 -3,853

-7,233 0 -7,233 0 0

-3,148 0 -3,148 -3,853 -3,853

$9,152 $1 $9,151 $1,240 $1,240

23,369,950 1,549,238 21,820,712 18,672,472 18,672,472

-3,876,560 -1,549,236 -2,327,324 -2,211,035 -2,211,035

19,493,390 2 19,493,388 16,461,437 16,461,437

72,927,138 0 72,927,138 69,208,409 73,807,726

-680,711 0 -680,711 -594,928 -594,928

72,246,427 0 72,246,427 68,613,487 73,212,798

$91,739,817 $2 $91,739,815 $85,074,918 $89,674,235

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 19.
Consolidating Statement of Changes in Net Position—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

United States Air Force 

Consolidating and Combining Statements < General Funds 96

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

BEGINNING BALANCES 63,768,582 37,344,088 1,105,902 524,914 5,857,913 1,137,787

Prior period adjustments (+/-) -28,369,260 0 -496,749 0 -3,003,721 0

BEGINNING BALANCES, ADJUSTED $35,399,322 $37,344,088 $609,153 $524,914 $2,854,192 $1,137,787

BUDGETARY FINANCING SOURCES 

 Appropriations received 0 87,631,193 0 3,209,181 0 6,111,698

 Appropriations transferred-in/out (+/-) 0 5,144,774 0 -84,845 0 24,874

 Other adjustments (rescissions, etc) (+/-) 0 -1,921,556 0 -43,779 0 -97,071

 Appropriations used 90,940,549 -90,940,549 2,920,897 -2,920,897 5,575,962 -5,575,962

 Donations and forfeitures of cash and cash equivalents 12,681 0 0 0 0 0

 Other budgetary financing sources (+/-) 500,087 0 -136,970 0 -116,644 0

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 

 Transfers-in/out without reimbursement (+/-) -973,049 0 247,138 0 752,639 0

 Imputed financing from costs absorbed by others 597,076 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL FINANCING SOURCES $91,077,344 -$86,138 $3,031,065 $159,660 $6,211,957 $463,539

NET COST OF OPERATIONS (+/-) $83,045,344 $0 $2,931,494 $0 $5,762,977 $0

ENDING BALANCES $43,431,322 $37,257,950 $708,724 $684,574 $3,303,172 $1,601,326

Air Force Active Air Force Reserve Air National Guard

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 20.
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Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations Eliminations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Restated 

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriation

70,732,397 39,006,789 0 70,732,397 39,006,789 31,980,779 31,980,779 35,240,415

-31,869,730 0 0 -31,869,730 0 2,536,283 39,005,325 0

$38,862,667 $39,006,789 $0 $38,862,667 $39,006,789 $34,517,062 $70,986,104 $35,240,415

 

0 96,952,072 0 0 96,952,072 0 0 3,766,374

0 5,084,803 0 0 5,084,803 0 0 0

0 -2,062,406 0 0 -2,062,406 0 0 0

99,437,408 -99,437,408 0 99,437,408 -99,437,408 86,135,105 86,135,105 0

12,681 0 0 12,681 0 5,872 5,872 0

246,473 0 0 246,473 0 2,236,422 2,236,422 0

 

26,728 0 0 26,728 0 456,260 456,260 0

597,076 0 0 597,076 0 586,864 586,864 0

$10,320,366 $537,061 $0 $100,320,366 $537,061 $89,420,523 $89,420,523 $3,766,374

$91,739,815 $0 $0 $91,739,815 $0 $85,074,918 $89,674,235 $0

$47,443,218 $39,543,850 $0 $47,443,218 $39,543,850 $38,862,667 $70,732,392 $39,006,789

Combined Total 2002 Consolidated 2001 Consolidated

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 20.
Combining Statement of Budgetary Resources—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

United States Air Force 

Consolidating and Combining Statements < General Funds 98

BUDGETARY RESOURCES Budgetary 

NonBudgetary Budgetary NonBudgetary 

Budget Authority

 Appropriations received 87,154,471 0 3,155,883 0

 Net transfers (+/-) 4,984,568 0 -54,845 0

Unobligated balance

 Beginning of period 6,874,724 0 116,888 0

 Net transfers, actual (+/-) 160,206 0 -30,000 0

Spending authority from offsetting collections

 Earned

 Collected 5,601,821 0 263,074 0

 Receivable from Federal sources 67,838 0 30,092 0

 Change in unfilled customer orders

 Advance received 106,457 0 0 0

 Without advance from Federal sources -1,201 0 -53 0

 Subtotal $5,774,915 $0 $293,113 $0

Recoveries of prior year obligations 939,506 0 32,446 0

Permanently not available -1,921,556 0 -43,786 0

TOTAL BUDGETARY RESOURCES $103,966,834 $0 $3,469,699 $0

STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES 

Obligations incurred 

 Direct 91,598,481 0 3,062,291 0

 Reimbursable 6,688,804 0 293,664 0

 Subtotal 98,287,285 0 3,355,955 0

Unobligated balance: 

 Apportioned 5,047,601 0 35,541 0

 Exempt from apportionment 4,607 0 0 0

 Other available -1 0 0 0

Unobligated Balances Not Available 627,342 0 78,203 0

TOTAL, STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES $103,966,834 $0 $3,469,699 $0

RELATIONSHIP OF OBLIGATIONS TO OUTLAYS 

Obligated Balance, Net – beginning of period 35,455,893 0 540,801 0

Obligated Balance, Net – end of period: 

 Accounts receivable -1,162,423 0 -41,921 0

 Unfilled customer order from Federal sources -465,024 0 0 0

 Undelivered orders 32,167,811 0 566,282 0

 Accounts payable 9,109,282 0 260,366 0

Outlays: 

 Disbursements 93,087,390 0 3,049,544 0

 Collections -5,708,279 0 -263,074 0

 Subtotal 87,379,111 0 2,786,470 0

Less: Offsetting receipts -121,154 0 0 0

NET OUTLAYS $87,257,957 $0 $2,786,470 $0

Air Force Active Air Force Reserve

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
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Budgetary 

NonBudgetary Budgetary NonBudgetary BudgetaryNonBudgetary 

6,019,501 0 96,329,855 0 87,803,883 0

24,874 0 4,954,597 0 4,913,418 0

211,677 0 7,203,289 0 7,105,053 0

0 0 130,206 0 -2,130,103 0

686,689 0 6,551,584 0 4,875,191 0

176,577 0 274,507 0 312,728 0

21 0 106,478 0 -41,657 0

72 0 -1,182 0 64,971 0

$863,359 $0 $6,931,387 $0 $5,211,233 $0

79,641 0 1,051,593 0 1,272,122 0

-97,071 0 -2,062,413 0 -1,996,394 0

$7,101,981 $0 $114,538,514 $0 $102,179,212 $0

 

 

5,961,329 0 100,622,101 0 89,602,365 0

867,436 0 7,849,904 0 5,373,560 0

6,828,765 0 108,472,005 0 94,975,925 0

 

185,036 0 5,268,178 0 6,367,908 0

0 0 4,607 0 2,494 0

0 0 -1 0 1 0

88,180 0 793,725 0 832,884 0

$7,101,981 $0 $114,538,514 $0 $102,179,212 $0

 

1,052,477 0 37,049,171 0 33,410,761 0

-277,621 0 -1,481,965 0 -1,207,458 0

-183 0 -465,207 0 -466,389 0

1,296,610 0 34,030,703 0 32,011,469 0

369,015 0 9,738,663 0 6,711,552 0

 

6,237,130 0 102,374,064 0 89,687,692 0

-686,710 0 -6,658,063 0 -4,833,534 0

5,550,420 0 95,716,001 0 84,854,158 0

0 0 -121,154 0 0 0

$5,550,420 $0 $95,594,847 $0 $84,854,158 $0

Air Force National Guard 2002 Combined Total 2001 Combined Total

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
Combining Statement of Financing—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

United States Air Force 

Consolidating and Combining Statements < General Funds 100

Air Force 

Active

RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES 

Budgetary Resources Obligated 

 Obligations incurred 98,287,285

 Less: Spending authority from offsetting collections and recoveries (-) -6,714,421

Obligations net of offsetting collections and recoveries 91,572,864

 Less: Offsetting receipts (-) -121,154

Net obligations 91,451,710

Other Resources 

 Transfers in/out without reimbursement (+/-) 26,776

 Imputed financing from costs absorbed by others 597,076

 Other (+/-) 0

Net other resources used to finance activities 623,852

TOTAL RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES 92,075,562

 

RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ITEMS NOT PART OF THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS 

Change in budgetary resources obligated for goods, services and benefits ordered but not yet 

 Undelivered Orders (-) -1,589,571

 Unfilled Customer Orders 105,256

 Resources that fund expenses recognized in prior periods -599,875

 Resources that finance the acquisition of assets -10,208,478

 Total resources used to finance items not part of the net cost of operations -12,292,668

TOTAL RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS $79,782,894

COMPONENTS OF THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS THAT WILL NOT REQUIRE OR 

GENERATE RESOURCES IN THE CURRENT PERIOD

 

COMPONENTS REQUIRING OR GENERATING RESOURCES IN FUTURE PERIODS 

 Increase in annual leave liability -71,316

 Increase in environmental and disposal liability 1,117,408

 Other (+/-) 62,701

 Total components of Net Cost of Operations that will require or generate resources in future 1,108,793

COMPONENTS NOT REQUIRING OR GENERATING RESOURCES 

 Depreciation and amortization 1,505,011

 Revaluation of assets or liabilities (+/-) 3,715,480

 Other (+/-) -3,066,834

 Total components of Net Cost of Operations that will not require or generate resources 2,153,657

TOTAL COMPONENTS NET COST OF OPERATIONS THAT WILL REQUIRE OR GENERATE 

RESOURCES IN CURRENT PERIOD $3,262,450

 

NET COST OF OPERATIONS $83,045,346

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 22.
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Air Force 

Reserve

Air National 

Guard

2002 

Combining

2001 Restated 

Combining

2001 

Combining

 

3,355,955 6,828,765 108,472,005 94,975,926 94,975,926

-325,559 -943,000 -7,982,980 -6,483,355 -6,483,355

3,030,396 5,885,765 100,489,025 88,492,571 88,492,571

0 0 -121,154 0 0

3,030,396 5,885,765 100,367,871 88,492,571 88,492,571

 

-49 0 26,727 -17,417 -17,417

0 0 597,076 586,864 586,864

0 0 0 -2,731 -2,731

-49 0 623,803 566,716 566,716

3,030,347 5,885,765 100,991,674 89,059,287 89,059,287

 

-215,960 -417,253 -2,222,784 -2,402,847 -2,402,847

-53 92 105,295 23,314 23,314

-6,347 -45,719 -651,941 574,535 574,535

-166,139 -485,350 -10,859,967 -9,168,868 -4,569,551

-388,499 -948,230 -13,629,397 10,973,866 -6,374,549

$2,641,848 $4,937,535 $87,362,277 $78,085,421 $82,684,738

 

0 0 -71,316 0 0

0 0 1,117,408 0 0

8,914 1,587 73,202 467,148 467,148

8,914 1,587 1,119,294 467,148 467,148

 

42,301 247,783 1,795,095 2,895,300 2,895,300

0 0 3,715,480 -15,771 -15,771

238,432 576,071 -2,252,331 3,642,820 3,642,820

280,733 823,854 3,258,244 6,522,349 6,522,349

$289,647 $825,441 $4,377,538 $6,989,497 $6,989,497

 

$2,931,494 $5,762,975 $91,739,815 $85,074,918 $89,674,235

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 22.
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National Defense Property, Plant and Equipment

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) revised the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting

Standards No. 6 to require the capitalization of military equipment (formerly National Defense Property, Plant and

Equipment (ND PP&E)) for fiscal year (FY) 2003 and beyond and encouraged early implementation. Based on this, the

Department of Defense terminated the reporting of quantities and condition of military equipment in FY 2002.

1. Museums 

The Air Force Museum, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, houses the main collection of historical artifacts that are registered as historical property in the USAF Museum System. The other 17 Air Force museums are considered Air Force Field Museums or Heritage Centers, which also contain items of historical interest; some however, are

specific to the general locality. 

During FY 2002, the Fairchild Heritage Center closed and was deleted from the AF inventory. All remaining museums

and Heritage Centers are reported in acceptable condition. 

2. Monuments and Memorials

The memorials and monuments reported above, except for 28, are all located at the Air Force Academy in the Air

Gardens and Honor Court. Most of these monuments and memorials honor specific individuals or cadet wings for various accomplishments. The remaining 28 memorials, all with costs that exceed $100,000, are located on various Air

Force bases throughout the United States. All are reported in acceptable condition.

3. Cemeteries

The Air Force has administrative and curatorial responsibilities for 39 cemeteries on its bases. The cemeteries are maintained by the bases and are in good condition. 

4. Archeological Sites

As of 30 September 2002, the AF has 1,685 archeological sites listed on or eligible for the National Register. The

increase over last year’s figure is a result of the completion of more archeological surveys on AF managed land. In

addition, the AF has 9,779 potentially eligible archeological sites, and 2,464 non-eligible archaeological sites, neither

are listed on this report. The numbers of archaeological sites will increase yearly as the AF completes surveys in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. The number of archaeological sites on AF managed lands is reported

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Measurement 

Quantities

As of 

10/01/01 Additions Deletions As of

9/30/02

Museums Each 19 0 1 18

Monuments and Memorials Each 151 0 0 151

Cemeteries Sites 39 0 0 39

Archeological Sites Sites 1,518 167 0 1,685

Buildings and Structures Each 4,340 0 266 4,074

Major Collections Each 4 0 0 4

Heritage Assets

For Fiscal Year Ended September 2002
each year in the Report to Congress on Federal Archaeological Activities (FY01 report submitted March 02). The identified sites are maintained in an acceptable condition.

5. Buildings and Structures

The Air Force currently considers 4,074 buildings and structures as heritage assets. In FY 2002, the Air Force performed a closer review of its heritage asset data and refined the reporting criteria that resulted in decreasing the number of heritage structures by 266. Most of these buildings and structures are considered Multi-use Heritage Assets, and

as such, have been reported as general Property, plant and equipment on the Balance Sheet. The buildings and structures are maintained by each base civil engineering group and are considered to be in good condition. 

6. Major Collections

The Air Force has 4 significant or major collections consisting of: (a) the Air Force Art Collection, and (b) three collections at the Air Force Academy containing historical items and memorabilia as well as distinctive works of art. The curators for all major collections reported the contents to be in good condition. They further added that almost all of the

materials are protected in an environment suitable for long-term storage. The overall condition of the collections in the

museums is good; items are displayed and protected in accordance with the standards of Air Force Instruction 84-103,

USAF Museum System.

The Air Force has 7,734 acres of mission-essential land under their administration. Lands purchased by the Air Force

with the intent to construct buildings or facilities are considered general property, plant and equipment and are reported

on the balance sheet. All stewardship lands reported are in acceptable condition.

The Air National Guard investments in non-federal physical property are strictly through the Military Construction

Cooperative Agreements (MCCAs). These agreements involve the transfer of money only and allow joint participation

with States, Counties, and Airport Authorities for construction or repair of airfield pavements and facilities required to

support the flying mission assigned at these civilian airfields.

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(a)

Land Use

(b)

As of 10/01/01

(c)

Additions

(d)

Deletions

(e)

As of 9/30/02

1. Mission 7,734 20 26 7,728

2. Parks and Historic Sites - -

Totals 7,734 20 26 7,728

Stewardship Land

For Fiscal Year Ended September 2002 (acres in thousands)

Categories FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

Funded Assets: 

National Defense Mission Related $16.6 $6.8 $20.2 $21.3 

Total $16.6 $6.8 $20.2 $21.3 

Nonfederal Physical Property

Yearly Investment in State and Local Governments

For Fiscal Years 1998 through FY 2002 ($ in millions)
Investment values included in this report are based on Nonfederal Physical Property outlays (expenditures). Outlays are

used because current DoD systems are unable to capture and summarize costs in accordance with the Federal

Accounting Standards Advisory Board Requirements. 

Basic Research is the systematic study to gain knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena

and of observable facts without specific applications, processes, or products in mind. Basic Research involves the gathering of a fuller knowledge or understanding of the subject under study. Major outputs are scientific studies and

research papers.

Applied Research is the systematic study to gain knowledge or understanding necessary for determining the means by

which a recognized and specific need may be met. It is the practical application of such knowledge or understanding

for the purpose of meeting a recognized need. This research points toward specific military needs with a view toward

developing and evaluating the feasibility and practicability of proposed solutions and determining their parameters.

Major outputs are scientific studies, investigations, and research papers, hardware components, software codes, and

limited construction of, or part of, a weapon system to include nonsystem specific development efforts.

Development takes what has been discovered or learned from basic and applied research and uses it to establish technological feasibility, assessment of operability, and production capability. Development is comprised of five stages

defined below:

1. Advanced Technology Development is the systematic use of the knowledge or understanding gained from research

directed toward proof of technological feasibility and assessment of operational and producibility rather than the development of hardware for service use. Employs demonstration activities intended to prove or test a technology or method.

2. Demonstration and Validation evaluates integrated technologies in as realistic an operating environment as possible

to assess the performance or cost reduction potential of advanced technology. Programs in this phase are generally system specific. Major outputs of Demonstration and Validation are hardware and software components, or complete

weapon systems, ready for operational and developmental testing and field use. 

3. Engineering and Manufacturing Development concludes the program or project and prepares it for production. It

consists primarily of pre-production efforts, such as logistics and repair studies. Major outputs are weapon systems

finalized for complete operational and developmental testing.

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Categories FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002

1. Basic Research $212 $206 $193 $230 $214 

2. Applied Research 583 562 547 582 683

3. Development

Advanced Technology Development 491 483 496 522 508

Demonstration and Validation 1,197 1,295 1,013 1,039 1,067

Engineering and Manufacturing Development 4,371 4,200 3,991 3,776 3,088

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation

Management Support 1,097 934 805 747 910

Operational Systems Development 6,798 6,810 7,062 7,377 7,815

Totals $14,742 $14,490 $14,107 $14,273 $14,285 

Investments in Research and Development

Yearly Investment in Research and Development

For Fiscal Years 1998 through 2002 ($ in millions)
4. RDT&E Management Support is support for installations and operations for general research and development use.

This category includes costs associated with test ranges, military construction maintenance support for laboratories,

operations and maintenance of test aircraft and ships, and studies and analysis in support of the R&D program.

5. Operational Systems Development is concerned with development projects in support of programs or upgrades still

in engineering and manufacturing development, which have received approval for production, for which production

funds have been budgeted in subsequent fiscal years.

The following are two representative program examples for each of the above major categories:

Basic Research—The Air Force’s (AF) Basic Research program funded basic scientific disciplines that are core to developing future warfighting capabilities. Funding was provided to twelve different scientific projects areas. These focused

on atmospherics, biological sciences, chemistry, electronics, fluid mechanics, human performance, materials, mathematical and computer sciences, physics, propulsion, space sciences, and structures. (1) One example is the development of technology that could be the breakthrough for a new generation of computers (quantum computers). The AF

Research Lab (AFRL) demonstrated the ability to stop light and release it again without losing any of its original characteristics. This development could lead to a breakthrough in nonlinear optics with applications from telecommunications

to imaging, which could be useful in designing ultra-sensitive optical switches. (2) Another example, AFRL researchers

developed a new mathematical theory that would result in a new radar wave that would aid in rapid and accurate target identification through foliage and beneath soil, better than any radar currently in use.

Applied Research—The AF’s Applied Research program is developing technologies to support the air and space force

of the future. Technology developments are focused in those areas that are essential to these warfighting capabilities.

This investment strategy allows the AF to focus on those military-relevant technologies that are not being developed by

industry. (1) One example is the F119 turbine engine case redesign using a new casting process, with a predicted lifecycle cost savings of 35 percent. The redesign makes extensive use of thin-wall castings in place of the existing complex, multi-walled, and diffusion-bonded sheet metal assemblies. The AF is now looking at this technology for use on

other aircraft engines. Example two, AFRL recently achieved a milestone in wireless Internet communications with the

first commercial installation of the Space Communications Protocol Standards (SCPS) transport gateway over National

Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Advanced Communications Technology Satellite. The SCPS transport gateway

offers up to several times the bandwidth utilization efficiency of the well-known Internet protocols. 

Advanced Technology Development—The AF’s Advanced Technology Development program demonstrates, in a realistic operational environment, integrated sets of technology to prove military worth and utility. The first example was the

AF and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency accomplishing the first Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV)

flight. This successful flight test demonstrated the command and control links between the aircraft and a mission-oriented ground station. Secondly, AFRL also demonstrated a 330 Gigahertz detector that operates at frequencies billions of

times faster than the blink of an eye. This technology will be used to produce compact solid-state circuits operating at

Terahertz frequencies. Likely technology application would be to enable a new generation of sensors to enhance homeland security.

Demonstration and Validation—The AF’s demonstration and validation programs are comprised of system specific

advanced technology integration efforts accomplished in an operational environment to help expedite transition from

the laboratory to operational use. Example of the AF’s Demonstration and Validation effort is: The Command and

Control System-Consolidated (CCS-C) program. The CCS-C will replace the aging S-Band Command and Control

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Segment (CCS) that is currently used for the command and control of Military Satellite Communications satellites (MILSATCOM) by the 50th Space Wing (50SW) at Schriever AFB. The CCS-C system selected will drastically reduce the sustainment costs that would have been needed to maintain the aging CCS and offers tremendous enhancements to ease

our satellite operators’ workload, enabling accurate and efficient control of MILSATCOM satellites. The system is scheduled to take over command and control of MILSATCOM satellites at the end of fiscal year 2004.

Engineering and Manufacturing Development—The AF’s engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) efforts

are development projects which have not received approval for full-production. Examples of AF EMD efforts are: (1) the

space Based infrared System Increment 1 Mission Control Station (MCS) achieved initial operational capability on 18

December 2001. The MCS consolidates Defense Support Program operations at Buckley AFB, Colorado, reducing

manpower by 58 Percent and operations and maintenance costs by 25 percent. Subsequent upgrades to the MCS

throughout fiscal year 2002 resulted in closure of the Air-Land Enhanced Reconnaissance and Targeting (ALERT) ground

station on 25 September 2002, consolidating all space-based strategic and theater missile warning operations, realizing additional manpower and Operations and Maintenance funds savings. (2) Another example, the Fighter/Attack

(F/A)-22 Program is developing the next generation air dominance fighter designed to penetrate enemy airspace and

achieve a first look, first kill capability against multiple targets. The F/A-22’s combination of stealth, supercruise,

maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in

warfighting capabilities and allows for the full realization of operational concepts that are vital to the 21st century Air

Force. The F/A-22 will replace the F-15-C as the frontline USAF air superiority fighter with initial operational capability

planned for December 2005. The F/A-22 has been in Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) since 1991

and is currently meeting or exceeding all Key Performance Parameters. Significant program accomplishments in fiscal

year 2002 include:

◗ Completed full-scale airframe static testing

◗ Completed 1st full-scale airframe lifetime fatigue test

◗ Initiated 2nd full-scale airframe lifetime fatigue test

◗ Completed assembly of (EMD) aircraft #4007, 4008, and 4009

◗ Completed avionics software Black 3.0 flight testing

◗ Completed F119 production engine configuration development testing

◗ Completed live fire testing on aircraft #4001

◗ Exceeded 2000 flight test hours on the EMD aircraft fleet

Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Management Support—The AF’s Research, Development, Test, and

Evaluation (RDT&E) Management Support efforts include projects directed toward support of installation or operations

required for general research and development use. Included would be test ranges, military construction, maintenance

support of laboratories, operation and maintenance of military construction, maintenance support of laboratories, operation and maintenance of t test aircraft and ships, and studies and analyses in support of the research and development program. Example of Air Force RDT&E management support is: The Major Test and Evaluation Investment program, which funds the planning, improvements and modernization for three national asset test centers having over $10

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billion of unique test facilities/capabilities operated and maintained by the AF for the Department of Defense (DoD) test

and evaluation missions, and available to others having a requirement for their unique capabilities. The test capabilities

and facilities are operated and maintained by the Air Force for the DoD test and evaluation missions, and are available

to others having a requirement for their unique capabilities. Many efforts are contained within this program, but two

examples are the Propulsion Wind Tunnel Upgrade at Arnold Engineering Development Center. This effort replaces outdated data acquisition, processing, control systems and drive motors. A second example is the Threat Simulator

Development program, which supports many of the AF Electronic Warfare Test Processes. Current projects focus on

improved Low Radar Cross Section threat modeling and simulation, and enhanced infrared and radio frequency countermeasures testing.

Operational Systems Development—The AF’s operational system efforts include projects in support of development

acquisition programs or upgrades in System Demonstration and Development (SDD). Examples of operational systems

development are: (1) AIM-9X Sidewinder project which improves seeker performance, infrared counter-countermeasures, and kinematics of the AIM-9M short range air-to-air missile. Aim9X regains short, within visual range (WVR) firstshot, first-kill capability for the U.S. warfighter. Test and Evaluation efforts have been positive, 18 of 19 successful guided launches with 10 direct hits to target drones. Other notable accomplishments include continuation of flight test

activities, such as, Operations/Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) and Developmental Test (DT) assist, and low rate initial production (LRIP2) contract was awarded Nov 2001. (2) Another example is the Airborne Warning and Control

System (AWACS) projects included Integrated Demand Assigned Multiple Assess (DAMA)/Global Air Traffic

Management (GATM) Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) capability. IDG provides the AWACS system with the capabilities and certifications required to meet air traffic control requirements including Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

(RVSM), 8.33 KHz VHF Channel Spacing, Aircraft Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) with Mode-S Transponder, as well

as the improved Satellite Communications (SATCOM) voice capability provided by DAMA. Initial System Development

and Design began this year. 

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Information Information
Disaggregated Statement of Budgetary Resources—General Funds

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

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Other 

Research, 

Development, 

Test & 

Evaluation

Operation 

and 

Maintenance

BUDGETARY RESOURCES 

 Budget Authority: 

 Appropriations received 398,770 14,868,331 32,686,841

 Net transfers (+/-) -382,758 73,710 2,787,187

 Unobligated balance: 

 Beginning of period 2,746 1,717,387 657,136

 Net transfers, actual (+/-) -1 7,000 -18,461

 Spending authority from offsetting collections: 

 Earned 

 Collected 10,232 2,234,907 3,885,160

 Receivable from Federal sources -2,448 41,117 245,627

 Change in unfilled customer orders 

 Advance received 0 93,487 15,852

 Without advance from Federal sources 0 -12,238 11,896

 Subtotal $7,784 $2,357,273 $4,158,535

 Recoveries of prior year obligations 0 132,143 399,990

 Permanently not available -2,679 -545,039 -548,348

 TOTAL BUDGETARY RESOURCES $23,862 $18,610,805 $40,122,880

STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES 

 Obligations incurred: 

 Direct 11,300 14,793,149 35,194,274

 Reimbursable 7,784 2,373,646 4,182,384

 Subtotal $19,084 $17,166,795 $39,376,658

 Unobligated balance: 

 Apportioned 171 1,373,329 143,695

 Exempt from apportionment 4,607 0 0

 Other available 0 0 0

 Unobligated Balances Not Available 0 70,681 602,528

 Total, Status of Budgetary Resources $23,862 $18,610,805 $40,122,881

Relationship of Obligations to Outlays: 

 Obligated Balance, Net – beginning of period 5,436 5,760,646 9,624,979

 Obligated Balance, Net – end of period: 

 Accounts receivable 0 -309,599 -1,121,681

 Unfilled customer order from Federal sources 0 -300,617 -68,982

 Undelivered orders 3,327 5,581,213 10,733,715

 Accounts payable 4,732 1,239,430 3,071,582

 Outlays: 

 Disbursements 18,909 16,555,993 35,729,491

 Collections -10,232 -2,328,394 -3,901,013

 Subtotal $8,677 $14,227,599 $31,828,478

 Less: Offsetting receipts 0 0 -121,154

 NET OUTLAYS $8,677 $14,227,599 $31,707,324
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Procurement

Military 

Personnel

Military 

Construction/

Family 

Housing

2002 

Combined

2001 

Combined

 

23,489,909 22,758,228 2,127,776 96,329,855 87,803,883

438,813 2,028,650 8,995 4,954,597 4,913,418

0

4,152,063 164,878 509,077 7,203,289 7,105,053

125,333 26,845 -10,510 130,206 -2,130,103

181,295 232,990 7,001 6,551,584 4,875,191

13,481 -23,269 -1 274,507 312,728

-2,862 0 0 106,478 -41,657

-836 -3 0 -1,182 64,971

$191,078 $209,718 $7,000 $6,931,387 $5,211,233

397,275 112,531 9,653 1,051,593 1,272,122

-840,180 -85,513 -40,654 -2,062,413 -1,996,394

$27,954,291 $25,215,337 $2,611,337 $114,538,514 $102,179,212

 

24,838,698 23,927,233 1,857,447 100,622,101 89,602,365

207,447 1,071,644 7,000 7,849,904 5,373,560

$25,046,145 $24,998,877 $1,864,447 $108,472,005 $94,975,925

 

2,909,707 101,771 739,505 5,268,178 6,367,908

0 0 0 4,607 2,494

0 0 0 -1 1

-1,560 114,690 7,385 793,725 832,884

$27,954,292 $25,215,338 $2,611,337 $114,538,514 $102,179,212

 

18,182,537 1,749,314 1,726,258 37,049,171 33,410,761

 

-47,650 -3,036 1 -1,481,965 -1,207,458

-95,607 0 0 -465,207 -466,389

15,650,443 -66,323 2,128,328 34,030,703 32,011,469

3,029,748 2,349,609 43,564 9,738,663 6,711,552

 

24,281,828 24,378,681 1,409,161 102,374,064 89,687,692

-178,434 -232,990 -7,001 -6,658,063 -4,833,534

$24,103,394 $24,145,691 $1,402,160 $95,716,001 $84,854,158

0 0 0 -121,154 0

$24,103,394 $24,145,691 $1,402,160 $95,594,847 $84,854,158
The change in the deferred sustainment amounts reflects that in FY 2001 the O&M Sustainment actuals were estimated,

using the FY 01 methodology of recording 85 percent of the total of all maintenance, repair, and minor construction.

In FY 2002 the O&M required amount is based on the draft DoD Financial Management Regulation, Volume 6B,

Chapter 12, dated June 2002, using the Facilities Sustainment Model (FSM) with FY 2004 requirements, deflated to

FY 2002. Comparing the Deferred Sustainment amounts for these two years may be largely irrelevant from a statistical

perspective since different methodologies were used. FY 02 Sustainment requirements were determined and programmed based on 1% of AF plant replacement value.

O&M Sustainment was initially underfunded for FY 02 due primarily to a Program Budget Decision which redirected

some Sustainment funds to other Air Force readiness requirements.

Notes

MFH Deferred Sustainment is based upon a combination of historical expenditures for day-to-day maintenance and

condition assessment surveys for MFH real property maintenance by contract. These requirements are part of the 1999

Family Housing Master Plan.

The Air Force does not maintain data on the cost to C1 for all facilities. The Installations’ Readiness Report (IRR) highlights cost to C2 but that does not include the total AF backlog. Restoration and Modernization (R&M) requirements

were therefore estimated for FY 02 and FY 01 based on the estimated Air Force backlog. This includes the total R&M

(O&M) requirement projected for each year and non-Military Family Housing (MFH) and MFH MILCON requirements

to C2 from the FY 01 and FY 00 IRR’s, respectively. Figures do not include requirements for Research, Development,

Test, and Evaluation facilities, nor Working Capital Fund, Non-appropriated Fund, or other non-O&M facilities.

Real Property Condition Information

The readiness of Air Force facilities is assessed using the IRR. The IRR assigns C-ratings ranging from C-4 (worst) to C-1

(best) facilities aggregated in nine facility classes. The FY 01 IRR identified that 63 percent of Air Force facility classes

were rated C-4 or C-3 (i.e., below minimal acceptable performance).

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Property Type Required Actual Difference

Buildings and Structures (O&M) 1,846,393 1,253,764 $592,629 

Military Family Housing 630,996 414,997 215,999

$2,447,389 $1,668,761 $808,628 

Property Type FY 2001 FY 2002

Buildings and Structures (O&M) 128,740 592,629

Military Family Housing 239,730 215,999

$368,470 $808,628 

Property Type FY 2001 FY 2002 Change

Buildings, Structures, and Utilities $21,200,000 21,000,000 ($200,000)

Fiscal Year 2002

Annual Sustainment

General Property, Plant, and Equipment

Real Property Deferred Sustainment Tables

As of September 30, 2002 ($ in thousands)
The figures presented above are actual amounts for FY 02. The figures include amounts for the Active Air Force, Air

National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve. Other Weapons Systems include engines ($6.6 million); software ($72.9

million); other major end items ($5.3 million); non-Materiel Support Division ($25.4 million); area, base, and manufacturing support ($2.8 million); and storage ($.2 million).

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Aircraft $40,487

Other Weapons Systems 113,206

Total $153,693

National Defense Property, Plant, and 

Equipment Deferred Maintenance Amounts

As of September 30, 2001 (Amounts in Thousands)
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Schedule, Part A

DoD Intra-governmental Asset Balances

($ in thousands)

Treasury 

Index

Fund Balance 

with Treasury

Accounts 

Receivable

Loans 

Receivable Investments Other

Unidentifiable Federal Agency Entity

(Other than DoD entities) 0 $0

Executive Office of the President 11 $3,493

Department of Agriculture 12 $2,095

Department of Commerce 13 $1,192

Department of the Interior 14 $5,637

Department of Justice 15 $11,340

Navy General Fund 17 $25,752

United States Postal Service 18 $515

Department of State 19 $13,007

Department of the Treasury 20 $47,942,751 $2,999 $708

Army General Fund 21 $28,109 $2,032

Office of Personnel Management 24 $18

Social Security Administration 28 $181

Department of Veterans Affairs 36 $2,449

General Services Administration 47 $2,893

National Science Foundation 49 $1,288

Central Intelligence Agency 56 $517

Air Force General Fund 57

Federal Emergency Management Agency 58 $577

Environmental Protection Agency 68 $66

Department of Transportation 69 $48,777

Agency for International Development 72 $14,781

Small Business Administration 73 $1

Department of Health and Human Services 75 $37

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 80 $26,530

Department of Energy 89 $15,933

Department of Education 91 $489

US Army Corps of Engineers 96 $89

Other Defense Organizations General Funds 97 $211,392 $1,311

Other Defense Organizations Working Capital Funds 97-4930 $7,105

Army Working Capital Fund 97-4930.001 $833 $45

Air Force Working Capital Fund 97-4930.003 $15,060 $1,600

Totals might not match reports TOTAL $47,942,751 $443,155 $0 $708 $4,988
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Schedule, Part B

DoD Intra-governmental Entity Liabilities

($ in thousands) 

Treasury 

Index 

Accounts 

Payable

Debts/

Borrowings 

from Other 

Agencies Other 

Department of Commerce 13 $19,636

Department of the Interior 14 $26,765

Department of Justice 15 $0

Department of Labor 16 $327,805

Navy General Fund 17 $60,070 $555

United States Postal Service 18 $1

Department of the Treasury 20 $1,592,696

Army General Fund 21 $44,640 $5,673

Office of Personnel Management 24 ($13,773) $45,971

General Services Administration 47 $35,579

Department of Transportation 69 $51,537

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 80 $38,351

Department of Energy 89 $1,364

US Army Corps of Engineers 96 $42

Other Defense Organizations General Funds 97 $103,280 $134 $33,154

Other Defense Organizations Working Capital Funds 97-4930 $464,506

Army Working Capital Fund 97-4930.001 $1,004

Navy Working Capital Fund 97-4930.002 $11,688

Air Force Working Capital Fund 97-4930.003 $453,277 $0

Totals might not match reports TOTAL $1,124,734 $134 $2,179,087
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Schedule, Part C

DoD Intra-governmental Revenue and Related Costs

($ in thousands)

Treasury 

Index

Earned 

Revenue

Executive Office of the President 11 $23,602

Department of Agriculture 12 $296

Department of Commerce 13 $9,292

Department of the Interior 14 $3,234

Department of Justice 15 $18,274

Navy General Fund 17 $227,187

United States Postal Service 18 $437

Department of State 19 $68,003

Department of the Treasury 20 $6,478

Army General Fund 21 $259,932

Office of Personnel Management 24 $31

Social Security Administration 28 $257

Department of Veterans Affairs 36 $7,682

General Services Administration 47 $6,585

National Science Foundation 49 $45,986

Central Intelligence Agency 56 $130

Federal Emergency Management Agency 58 $119

Environmental Protection Agency 68 $405

Department of Transportation 69 $94,240

Agency for International Development 72 $7,559

Small Business Administration 73 $1

Department of Health and Human Services 75 $196

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 80 $153,401

Department of Energy 89 $49,267

Department of Education 91 $353

US Army Corps of Engineers 96 $334

Other Defense Organizations General Funds 97 $1,194,048

Other Defense Organizations Working Capital Funds 97-4930 $29,590

Army Working Capital Fund 97-4930.001 $1,137

Air Force Working Capital Fund 97-4930.003 $119,270

Total might not match reports TOTAL $2,327,326

Schedule, Part E

DoD Intra-governmental Non-exchange Revenues

($ in thousands)

Treasury 

Index

Transfers

In 

Transfers

Out

Navy General Fund 17 $4,733

Army General Fund 21 $9,055

Air Force Working Capital Fund 97-4930.003 $40,515

Totals might not match reports TOTAL $40,515 $13,788
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INSPECTOR GENERAL

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

400 ARMY NAVY DRIVE

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22202-4704

January 6, 2003

MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

(FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPTROLLER)

SUBJECT: Independent Auditor’s Report on the Air Force General Funds Fiscal Year 2002 Principal Financial

Statements (Report No. D-2003-041)

The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended, requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to

audit the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Air Force General Funds as of September 30, 2002 and

2001; the related Consolidated Statements of Net Cost and Changes in Net Position; and the Combined Statements of

Financing1 and Budgetary Resources. These principal financial statements are the responsibility of Air Force management. Air Force management is also responsible for implementing effective internal control and for complying with laws

and regulations. We are also including the required reports on internal control and compliance with laws and regulations.

Disclaimer of Opinion on the Financial Statements

The Air Force did not provide the financial statements on a timely basis in accordance with the terms of engagement. In

addition, as discussed in the Attachment, previously identified material weaknesses in internal control and instances of

noncompliance with laws and regulations continued to affect the current period. Because of those conditions, management acknowledged that the financial data reported in the financial statements were unreliable. These deficiencies

would have precluded an audit opinion. As a result, we were unable to complete required audit procedures. Therefore,

the scope of our work was not sufficient to enable us to express, and we do not express, an opinion on the referenced

financial statements and other information.2

Summary of Internal Control

In planning and performing our audit, we considered the Air Force internal control over financial reporting and compliance. We did this to determine our procedures for auditing the financial statements and to comply with Office of

Management and Budget guidance, but not to express an opinion on internal control. Accordingly, we do not express

1 The Office of Management and Budget requires a Consolidated Statement of Financing, instead of the Combined Statement of

Financing prepared by the Air Force.

2 Other information includes Management’s Discussion and Analysis, the Required Supplementary Stewardship Information,

Required Supplementary Information, and Other Accompanying Information.

A regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.

—Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 9
an opinion on internal control over financial reporting and compliance because management acknowledged at the

beginning of our engagement that previously identified reportable conditions3, all of which are material, continued to

exist and affect the current period. Therefore, we did not perform tests of Air Force General Fund internal control.4 See

the Attachment for details on material internal control weaknesses. A internal weakness is a condition that precludes the

entity’s internal control from providing reasonable assurance that misstatements, noncompliance, or losses that are

material in relation to the financial statements would be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Our internal control

work would not necessarily disclose all material weaknesses.

Summary of Compliance With Laws and Regulations

Our work to determine compliance with selected provisions of the applicable laws and regulations was limited because

management acknowledged at the beginning of our engagement that previously reported instances of noncompliance

continue to exist and affect the current period. Therefore, we did not determine whether the Air Force General Funds

complied with all applicable laws and regulations related to financial reporting. See the Attachment for details on compliance with laws and regulations.

In order for the DoD to comply with statutory reporting requirements and applicable financial systems requirements, the

Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer is developing the DoD-wide financial management

enterprise architecture. The DoD anticipates developing and implementing the financial management enterprise architecture by 2007. Until the architecture is developed and implemented, the Air Force will be unable to fully comply with

the statutory reporting requirements.

We caution that other noncompliance may have occurred and not been detected. Further, the results of our limited procedures may not be sufficient for other purposes. Our objective was not to express an opinion on compliance with

applicable laws and regulations.

Management Responsibility

Management is responsible for:

◗ preparing the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles,

◗ establishing, maintaining, and assessing internal control to provide reasonable assurance that the broad control

objectives of the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act of 1982 are met,

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3 Reportable conditions are matters coming to the auditor’s attention that, in his or her judgment, should be communicated to management because they represent significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal control, which could adversely affect

the organization’s ability to initiate, record, process, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in financial statements.

4 Section 1008(d) of the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense

to perform only the audit procedures required by generally accepted government auditing standards that are consistent with the representations made by management.

A regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.

—Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 9
◗ ensuring that Air Force General Funds financial management systems substantially comply with Federal Financial

Management Improvement Act of 1996 requirements, and

◗ complying with applicable laws and regulations.

David K. Steensma

Deputy Assistant Inspector General

for Auditing

Attachment

As stated

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A regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.

—Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 9
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Reports on Internal Control and Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Internal Control

Management is responsible for implementing effective internal control and for providing reasonable assurance that

accounting data are accumulated, recorded, and reported properly; and that assets are safeguarded. We did not perform tests of Air Force internal control over financial reporting and we did not obtain sufficient evidence to support or

express an opinion on internal control because management acknowledged at the beginning of our engagement that

material weaknesses identified in prior periods continued to exist and affect the current period.*

Previously identified reportable conditions, all of which are material, continue to exist in the following areas.

Financial Management Systems inancial Management Systems

◗ Because the Air Force had not implemented the U.S. Government General Ledger at the transaction level, internal

control over recording transactions was not sufficient to ensure that all valid transactions were accurately recorded

and all recorded transactions were accurately reported in the financial statements.

◗ The financial management systems could not report financial data in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and OMB Bulletin 01-09, “Form and Content of Agency Financial Statements,” September 25,

2001, due to limitations in the financial management processes and systems.

Intragovernmental T Intragovernmental Transactions ransactions

◗ Air Force internal control was not sufficient to ensure that all intragovernmental accounts receivable, accounts

payable, and revenue transactions were eliminated.

◗ The Air Force was unable to reconcile intragovernmental accounts receivable or accounts payable, or reconcile

intragovernmental revenue balances with its trading partners.

Disbursements, Collections, and Obligations Disbursements, Collections, and Obligations

◗ Internal control was not sufficient to provide obligations incurred and recoveries of prior year obligations in accordance with governing directives.

◗ Internal control over matching disbursements to respective obligations and collections to respective receivables was

not sufficient to ensure all disbursements were valid and accounts receivable and accounts payable balances were

accurately stated.

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* Section 1008(d) of the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense

to perform only the audit procedures required by generally accepted government auditing standards that are consistent with the representations made by management.

Attachment
Accounting P Accounting Policies and P olicies and Practices ractices

The Air Force had not implemented adequate procedures to support and document all journal vouchers in the Air

Force General Funds.

Operating Material and Supplies Operating Material and Supplies

The Air Force had not recorded operating materials and supplies balances in conformance with Statement of Federal

Financial Accounting Standards No. 3, “Accounting for Inventory and Related Property.” Internal control was not sufficient to ensure that operating materials and supplies were correctly reported. In addition, internal control was not sufficient to include all contractor-controlled, Government-furnished material.

Depreciation Depreciation

Air Force internal control was not sufficient to accurately depreciate Special Tools and Special Test Equipment.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Management is responsible for compliance with existing laws and regulations related to financial reporting. Our work

to determine compliance with selected provisions of the applicable laws and regulations was limited because management acknowledged at the beginning of our engagement that previously reported instances of non-compliance continue to exist and affect the current period. Therefore, we did not determine whether the Air Force was in compliance with

selected provisions of all applicable laws and regulations related to financial reporting. Our objective was not to

express an opinion on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Statutory Financial Management Systems Reporting Requirements. The Air Force is required to comply with the following

financial management systems reporting requirements.

The Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996 requires DoD to establish and maintain financial management systems that comply substantially with the Federal financial management system requirements, applicable

Federal accounting standards, and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger at the transaction level. In addition,

the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act of 1982 requires DoD to evaluate the systems and to annually report

whether those systems are in compliance with applicable requirements.

The Air Force acknowledged that many of its critical financial management and feeder systems do not comply substantially with the Federal financial management systems requirements, Federal accounting standards, and the U.S.

Government Standard General Ledger at the transaction level. In an attempt to comply with statutory reporting requirements and applicable financial systems requirements, DoD plans to develop a DoD-wide financial management enterprise architecture. The architecture is intended to provide a “blueprint” of the Department’s financial management systems and processes to initiate a comprehensive financial management reform effort. Until the architecture is developed,

Air Force will be unable to fully comply with statutory reporting requirements. Therefore, we did not perform tests of

compliance for these requirements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet—Working Capital Fund

As of September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

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2002 

Consolidated

2001 Restated 

Consolidated

2001 

Consolidated

ASSETS (Note 2) 

 Intragovernmental: 

 Fund Balance with Treasury (Note 3) 463,312 556,603 556,603

 Accounts Receivable (Note5) 628,025 461,229 461,229

 Other Assets (Note 6) 0 57,320 57,320

 Total Intragovernmental Assets $1,091,337 $1,075,152 $1,075,152

 Cash and Other Monetary Assets (Note 7) 4 0 0

 Accounts Receivable (Note 5) 15,847 105,290 105,290

 Inventory and Related Property (Note 9) 13,991,959 12,685,228 11,056,384

 General Property, Plant and Equipment (Note 10) 1,320,809 1,258,047 1,258,047

 Other Assets (Note 6) 530,335 468,474 468,474

TOTAL ASSETS $16,950,291 $15,592,191 $13,963,347

LIABILITIES (Note 11) 

 Intragovernmental: 

 Accounts Payable (Note 12) 154,696 143,833 143,833

 Other Liabilities (Note 15 & Note 16) 11,384 353,537 353,537

 Total Intragovernmental Liabilities $166,080 $497,370 $497,370

 Accounts Payable (Note 12) 1,791,467 1,328,019 1,328,019

 Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment-Related 

 Actuarial Liabilities (Note 17) 247,750 242,137 242,137

 Other Liabilities (Note 15 and Note 16) 3,151,129 3,111,789 3,111,789

TOTAL LIABILITIES $5,356,426 $5,179,315 $5,179,315

NET POSITION 

 Cumulative Results of Operations 11,593,865 10,412,876 8,784,032

TOTAL NET POSITION $11,593,865 $10,412,876 $8,784,032

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION $16,950,291 $15,592,191 $13,963,347

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Net Cost—Working Capital Fund

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

2002 

Consolidated

2001 Restated 

Consolidated

2001 

Consolidated

PROGRAMS COST 

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 4,864,103 6,667,495 6,667,495

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -10,907,401 -11,541,277 -11,541,277

 Intragovernmental Net Costs -$6,043,298 -$4,873,782 -$4,873,782

 Gross Costs With the Public 5,367,308 7,977,563 9,606,407

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -308,024 -434,044 -434,044

 Net Costs With the Public $5,059,284 $7,543,519 $9,172,363

NET COST OF OPERATIONS -$984,014 $2,669,737 $4,298,581

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 19.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Position—Working Capital Fund

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

2002 

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations 

Unexpended 

Appropriations 

2001 

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations 

Restated 

BEGINNNING BALANCES 8,784,032 0 16,474,636

Prior Period Adjustments (+/-) 1,628,844 0 -3,462,470

BEGINNING BALANCES, ADJUSTED $10,412,876 $0 $13,012,166

BUDGETARY FINANCING SOURCES

 Appropriations received 0 32,886 0

 Appropriations used 32,886 -32,886 8,375

 Other budgetary financing sources (+/-) 0 0 -92,576

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES

 Transfers-in/out without reimbursement (+/-) 36,886 0 30,218

 Imputed financing from costs absorbed by others 127,203 0 124,432

TOTAL FINANCING SOURCES $196,975 $0 $70,447

NET COST OF OPERATIONS (+/-) -$984,014 $0 $2,669,737

ENDING BALANCES $11,593,865 $0 $10,412,876

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 20.
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2001 

Unexpended 

Appropriations 

Restated 

Prior Period 

Adjustment 

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations 

Prior Period 

Adjustment 

Unexpended 

Appropriations 

2001 

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations 

2001 

Unexpended 

Appropriations 

0 0 0 16,474,636 0

0 0 0 -3,462,470 0

$0 $0 $0 $13,012,166 $0

0 00 0 0

0 00 8,375 0

0 00 -92,576 0

0 20 30,216 0

0 00 124,432 0

$0 $0 $0 $70,447 $0

$0 -$1,628,844 $0 $4,298,581 $0

$0 $1,628,844 $0 $8,784,032 $0

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 20.
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Combined Statement of Budgetary Resources—Working Capital Fund

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

BUDGETARY RESOURCES

2002 

Budgetary 

Financing 

Accounts

2002 NonBudgetary 

Financing 

Accounts

2001 

Budgetary 

Financing 

Accounts 

Restated

Budget Authority:

 Appropriations received $32,886 $0 $8,375

 Contract authority $362,674 $0 $503,037

Unobligated balance:

 Beginning of period $191,172 $0 $55,603

 Net transfers, actual (+/-) $78,000 $0 $65,500

Spending Authority from offsetting collections:

 Earned

 Collected 15,835,543 0 15,579,478

 Receivable from Federal sources 102,158 0 -765,824

 Change in unfilled customer orders

 Advance received -262,178 0 0

 Without advance from Federal sources 591,243 0 455,715

 Subtotal $16,266,766 $0 $15,269,369

Recoveries of prior year obligations 0 0 1,299

Permanently not available -140,972 0 -10,001

TOTAL BUDGETARY RESOURCES $16,790,526 $0 $15,893,182

STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES

Obligations incurred: 

 Direct 32,886 0 -2,124,484

 Reimbursable 16,451,794 0 17,826,492

 Subtotal $16,484,680 $0 $15,702,008

Unobligated balance: 

 Apportioned 305,848 0 -8,987

 Exempt from apportionment 0 0 200,161

 Other available -2 0 0

TOTAL STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES $16,790,526 $0 $15,893,182

RELATIONSHIP OF OBLIGATIONS TO OUTLAYS 

Obligated Balance, Net – beginning of period 3,490,438 0 2,791,001

Obligated Balance, Net – end of period: 

 Accounts receivable -1,061,380 0 -959,222

 Unfilled customer order from Federal sources -3,798,802 0 -3,207,561

 Undelivered orders 5,698,622 0 5,312,691

 Accounts payable 2,665,736 0 2,344,528

Outlays: 

 Disbursements 15,777,541 0 15,311,380

 Collections -15,573,364 0 -15,579,478

 Subtotal 204,177 0 -268,098

Less: Offsetting receipts 0 0 0

NET OUTLAYS $204,177 $0 -$268,098

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
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2001 NonBudgetary 

Financing 

Accounts 

Restated

2001 

Budgetary 

Financing 

Accounts

2001 NonBudgetary 

Financing 

Accounts

$0 $8,375 $0

$0 $503,037 $0

$0 $55,603 $0

$0 $65,500 $0

0 15,579,478 0

0 -765,824 0

0 00

0 455,715 0

$0 $15,269,369 $0

0 1,299 0

0 -10,001 0

$0 $15,893,182 $0

 

0 -2,124,484 0

0 17,826,492 0

$0 $15,702,008 $0

 

0 -8,987 0

0 200,161 0

0 00

$0 $15,893,182 $0

 

0 2,791,001 0

 

0 -959,222 0

0 -3,207,561 0

0 5,312,691 0

0 2,344,528 0

 

0 15,311,380 0

0 -15,579,478 0

0 -268,098 0

0 00

$0 -$268,098 $0

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
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Combined Statement of Financing—Working Capital Fund

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

2002 

Combined

2001 Restated 

Combined

2001 

Combined

RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES 

Budgetary Resources Obligated 

 Obligations incurred 16,484,680 15,702,007 15,702,007

 Less: Spending authority from offsetting collections and recoveries (-) -16,266,764 -15,270,670 -15,270,670

Net obligations 217,916 431,337 431,337

Other Resources 

 Transfers in/out without reimbursement (+/-) 0 -1,928 -1,928

 Imputed financing from costs absorbed by others 127,203 124,432 124,432

 Other (+/-) -3 0 0

Net other resources used to finance activities 127,200 122,504 122,504

TOTAL RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES $345,116 $553,841 $553,841

RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ITEMS NOT PART OF NET COST OF OPERATIONS 

Change in budgetary resources obligated for goods, services and benefits ordered but 

not yet provided

 

 Undelivered Orders (-) -385,929 -173,540 -173,540

 Unfilled Customer Orders 329,064 455,715 455,715

 Resources that finance the acquisition of assets -1,402,468 1,512,295 3,141,139

 Total resources used to finance the net cost of operations -1,459,333 1,920,513 3,549,357

TOTAL RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS -$1,114,217 $2,474,354 $4,103,198

COMPONENTS OF THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS THAT WILL NOT REQUIRE OR 

GENERATE RESOURCES IN THE CURRENT PERIOD:

 COMPONENTS REQUIRING OR GENERATING RESOURCES IN FUTURE PERIODS 

 Other (+/-) 5,613 43,246 43,246

 Total components of Net Cost of Operations that will require or generate resources in

 future periods 5,613 43,246 43,246

 COMPONENTS NOT REQUIRING OR GENERATING RESOURCES 

 Depreciation and amortization 124,590 145,844 145,844

 Revaluation of assets or liabilities (+/-) 0 3,901 3,901

 Other (+/-) 0 2,392 2,392

 Total components of Net Cost of Operations that will not require or generate resources 124,590 152,137 152,137

TOTAL COMPONENTS OF NET COST OF OPERATIONS THAT WILL NOT REQUIRE 

OR GENERATE RESOURCES IN THE CURRENT PERIOD $130,203 $195,383 $195,383

 

NET COST OF OPERATIONS -$984,014 $2,669,737 $4,298,581

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 22.
Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies

1.A. Basis of Presentation

These financial statements have been prepared to report the financial position and results of operations of the United

States Air Force, Working Capital Fund (WCF), as required by the Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) Act of 1990,

expanded by the Government Management Reform Act (GMRA) of 1994, and other appropriate legislation. The financial statements have been prepared from the books and records of the Air Force WCF in accordance with “Department

of Defense Financial Management Regulation” (DoDFMR), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin No.

01-09, “Form and Content of Agency Financial Statements” and to the extent possible federal generally accepted

accounting principles (GAAP). The accompanying financial statements account for all resources for which the Air Force

WCF is responsible except that information relative to classified assets, programs, and operations has been excluded

from the statement or otherwise aggregated and reported in such a manner that is no longer classified. The Air Force

WCF’s financial statements are in addition to the financial reports that are prepared by the United States Air Force pursuant to OMB directives to monitor and control the Air Force’s use of budgetary resources.

The Air Force WCF is unable to implement all elements of Federal (GAAP) and the OMB Bulletin No. 01-09 due to

limitations of its financial management processes and systems, including non-financial feeder systems and processes.

Reported values and information for the Air Force WCF’s major asset and liability categories are derived largely from

nonfinancial feeder systems, such as inventory systems and logistic systems. These systems were designed to support

reporting requirements focusing on maintaining accountability over assets and reporting the status of federal appropriations rather than preparing financial statements in accordance with Federal GAAP. As a result, the Air Force WCF cannot currently implement every aspect of Federal GAAP and the OMB Bulletin No. 01-09. The Air Force WCF continues

to implement process and system improvements addressing the limitations of its financial and non-financial feeder systems. A more detailed explanation of these financial statement elements is provided in the applicable footnote.

There are other instances when the Air Force WCF has reviewed the intent of the standard and applied it in a manner

consistent with the standard, but the auditors interpret the standard differently. Financial statement elements impacted

include financing payments under fixed price contracts, operating materials and supplies (OM&S), and disposal liabilities.

1.B. Mission of the Reporting Entity

The United States Air Force was created on September 18, 1947, by the National Security Act of 1947. The National

Security Act Amendments of 1949 established the Department of Defense (DoD) and made the Air Force a department

within DoD. The overall mission of the Department is to organize, train, and equip armed forces to deter aggression

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and, if necessary, defeat aggressors of the United States and its allies. The overall mission of the Air Force is to defend

the United States through control and exploitation of air and space. 

The stock and industrial revolving fund accounts were created by the National Security Act of 1947, as amended in

1949 and codified in Title 10, U.S.C., Section 2208. The revolving funds were established as a means to more effectively control the cost of work performed by DoD. The DoD began operating under the revolving fund concept as early

as July 1, 1951. 

1.C. Appropriations and Funds

The Air Force’s funds are divided into the general, working capital (revolving funds), trust, special, and deposit funds.

These appropriations and funds are used to fund and report how the resources have been used in the course of executing the Air Force’s missions.

Working Capital funds (WCF) (revolving funds) receive their initial working capital through an appropriation or a transfer of resources from existing appropriations or funds and use those capital resources to finance the initial cost of products and services. Financial resources to replenish the initial working capital and to permit continuing operations are

generated by the acceptance of customer orders. The Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF) operates with financial

principles that provide improved cost visibility and accountability to enhance business management and improve the

decision making process. The activities provide goods and services on a reimbursable basis. Receipts derived from

operations generally are available in their entirety for use without further congressional action. Air Force systems are not

transaction-driven for budgetary accounts, therefore, in some cases proprietary and statistical accounts are used to

develop the Report on Budget Execution, SF133 and Statement of Budgetary Resources for reporting budgetary data. 

Supply Management

The Air Force Stock Funds were established within the DoD under 10 U.S.C. 2208, as described in DoD Financial

Management Regulation 7000.14-R, to finance inventories of supplies. Most inventories of supplies are financed by use

of a stock fund. Exceptions include an item financed with a procurement appropriation or when financing by other

means has been deemed to be more economical and efficient. A stock fund operates as a revolving fund acquiring

inventories with funds received from prior sales to customers.

There are four active business activities in the Supply Management Activity Group (SMAG). They are: Materiel Support

Division (MSD), General Support Division (GSD), Medical-Dental Division and Academy Division. In FY01 the Fuels

Division was taken over by the Defense Energy Support Center, therefore all activity within the Fuels Division is residual.

Troop Support is also a residual activity.

Depot Maintenance

The Air Force Depot Maintenance Activity Group performs manufacturing, development and test work as well as aviation maintenance. Primarily supporting Air Force organizations, DMAG also supports other DoD components, government agencies, and foreign governments. The DMAG environment is rapidly changing. Weapons systems embodying

new material and technologies require new maintenance processes while improvements in reliability reduce the frequency of maintenance for many items. The net result requires flexibility in addressing both wartime and peacetime

workload changes. The DMAG achieves this flexibility by employing the unique strengths of organic (in-house) and contractor repair sources.
Transportation

The unique transportation responsibilities of Air Mobility Command (AMC) include the executive travel mission and

operation of other operational support aircraft, the air weather service, AMC training, AMC base operations, tanker

operations, and other miscellaneous AMC functions. The Air Force Transportation Defense Business Operations Fund

(DBOF) was established during FY 1993 and disestablished in FY 1995 in accordance with the DWCF improvement

plan. Only residual accounting of unliquidated balances remain, with expected close-out during FY03.

Information Services

Air Force Central Design Activities orce Central Design Activities

The Air force Central Design Activities (CDAs) provide software design, development, maintenance, and technical support services. As of October 1, 1995, the Air Force CDA business area transferred to DBOF. This transfer complied with

Program Budgeting Document (PBD) 433 in expanding the Information Services Business Area. Transfer procedures

were set forth in DFAS-Arlington memo dated May 3, 1995. The Central Design Activities included the Standard

Systems Group and the Materiel Systems Group. Prior to this transfer, the CDAs were funded by Air Force Operations

and Maintenance funds. During FY 1996 DFAS-Denver provided only interim accounting support because the CDAs’

accounting support was in transition to the Industrial Fund Accounting System (IFAS) and subsequent transfer to the

Pensacola Field Site. In FY 1997, the CDAs went on-line with IFAS and all financial reports, excluding the Audited

Financial Statements (AFS), are prepared by DFAS-Cleveland and forwarded to DFAS-Denver for inclusion with Air

Force WCF statements. In FY 2002, DFAS-Denver took over the responsibility of all monthly CDAs’ financial reporting

and the AFS.

United States Transportation Command (USTC)

For AFS purposes only, USTC is not reported within Air Force Working Capital Funds. The Office of the Under Secretary

Defense, Chief Financial Officer, directed in fiscal year 1999, the reporting of USTC with Other Defense Organizations

Working Capital Fund Consolidated statements submitted by DFAS-Indianapolis. The USTC remains part of the Air

Force Budget operations for all other financial reporting.

Air Force Working Capital Fund Component

The Air Force Component Activity’s purpose is to act as a balancing/adjusting column for Air Force WCF. The January

21, 1997 memorandum, “Policy and Procedures for Cash Management Working Capital Funds (DWCF),” established

the “Component Level Adjustment” column. Additional DFAS-Arlington memorandums dated January 21, 1997,

“Operating Policy and Procedures for the Management of Defense Working Capital Funds (DWCF) Fund Balance with

Treasury Management and Contract Authority,” and January 28, 1997, “Entries to Establish Defense Working Capital

(DWCF) Fund Balance with Treasury at the Air Force subnumbered Account Level,” provided specific and detailed

instructions/procedures to maintain accountability for fund balances with Treasury. Undistributed disbursements, collections, and other amounts that cannot be identified to a functional area within the respective WCF shall be reported in

this column.

Operations of the activities within the Air Force WCF are based on policies and procedures that include: 

(1) Funding Authority. Prior to FY 1992, industrial fund activities were not issued funding documents. Activities now

receive obligation authority for customer orders from the Air Force Deputy Assistant Secretary, Budget (SAF/FMB). The

total costs that can be incurred are a function of the cost goals applied to the actual customer funded workload. 

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(2) Minor Construction Funding. Policy and procedures have been changed to fund minor construction projects that

cost $100,000 or more, but less than $300,000, through a separate section of the capital budget and depreciate

them over a 20-year period.

(3) Software Development Costs. Policy and procedures have been changed to move the development costs of new

software that meets capitalization requirements to the capital budget. Software will be amortized after release.

(4) Capital Budgeting. Activity group budgets are segregated into operating and capital budgets. Any investment in

equipment, software, minor construction, and other management improvements that meet capitalization requirements

are funded through the capital budget and the cost depreciated/amortized over the relevant life cycle.

(5) Asset Capitalization and Depreciation. The assets of the industrial and stock funds were transferred to DBOF and

subsequently to WCF. The capital assets, excluding land, which exceed a unit cost of $100,000 or more, are subject to

depreciation. In addition, capital assets previously capitalized using the established thresholds for prior years will continue to be depreciated, if depreciation was being recorded prior to the increase to the $100,000 threshold.

(6) Rates and Prices. All Air Force activity groups within WCF are expected to set their rates and prices based upon full

cost recovery ensuring that cost reductions made by an activity will be passed on to the customers. Rates and prices

normally will not change during the year of execution, but occasionally do change based on certain world situations. If

there is a need for a price change in Depot Maintenance, the authority is requested from HQ Air Force Materiel

Command. 

The FY 2002, Air Force DWCF operations encompass three activity groups: Supply Management, Depot Maintenance,

and Information Services. These activity groups use their resources to finance the initial cost of products or services for

activities of the United States government, primarily those of the DoD. Work is generated by the acceptance of customer orders from ordering activities.

1.D. Basis of Accounting

The Air Force’s Working Capital Funds generally record transactions on an accrual accounting basis as is required by

Federal GAAP. However, some of the Air Force’s financial and non-financial feeder systems and processes are not

designed to collect and record financial information on the full accrual accounting basis. The Air Force WCF has

undertaken efforts to determine the actions required to bring all of its financial and non-financial feeder systems and

processes into compliance with all elements of Federal GAAP. One such action is the current revision of its accounting

systems to record transactions based on the United States Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL). Until such

time as all of the processes are updated to collect and report financial information as required by Federal GAAP, some

of the Air Force WCF’s financial data will be based on budgetary transactions (obligations, disbursements, and collections), and non-financial feeder systems. For example, most of information presented on the Statement of Net Cost is

based on accrued costs; however, some of this information is based on obligations and disbursements.

Under the accrual method, revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred, without

regard to receipt or payment of cash. Budgetary accounting is accomplished through unique general ledger accounts

to facilitate compliance with legal and internal control requirements associated with the use of federal funds. However,

the cash basis of accounting may be followed if the reported activity and balances are not materially significant. In

addition to the accrual basis of accounting, Depot Maintenance also uses the full absorption accounting principal.

During FY 1996, DFAS-DE, SAF/FMB, and OSD/FM jointly agreed on the use of this principal by Depot Maintenance.
This requires that overhead costs such as depreciation and bad debt expenses are included in the cost of services sold.

The effect of known intrafund transactions are eliminated.

The Air Force uses several service-unique general ledger structures plus data converted from the Defense Business

Management System (DBMS). The financial statements depicted are derived from supply, maintenance and accounting

records utilizing the Air Force service and DBMS-unique general ledger structures. The activity groups’ general ledger

accounts are “crosswalked” to the USSGL chart of accounts to produce the financial statements.

In addition, the Air Force identifies programs based upon the major appropriation groups provided by Congress. The

Air Force is in the process of reviewing available data and attempting to develop a cost reporting methodology that

balances the need for cost information required by the SFFAS No. 4, “Managerial Cost Accounting Concepts and

Standards for the Federal Government,” with the need to keep the financial statements from becoming overly voluminous.

The asset accounts used to prepare the statements are categorized as either entity or nonentity. Entity accounts consist

of resources that the agency has the authority to use, or where management is legally obligated to use funds to meet

entity obligations. Nonentity accounts are assets that are held by an entity are not available for use in the operations of

the entity. 

Material disclosures are provided at Note 10.

1.E. Revenues and Other Financing Sources

The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) directed, per memorandum dated January, 1992, all services to use the

percentage of completion accounting method to recognize revenue and expenses. The DoD 7000.14-R, Financial

Management Regulation, Chapter 11B, January 1995, also prescribes this method of accounting.

Each working capital activity group recognizes revenue in the following manner:

Supply Management. Air Force Supply Management revenue is recognized at the point of sale under constructive delivery terms (normally when an item is released from inventory or delivered to the customer). Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

transactions additionally require proof of shipment before revenue is recognized. Generally, Supply Management revenue consists of sales at standard prices, less sales return. Sales of Materiel Support Division items are at exchange

price. The Medical-Dental division and the Air Force Academy Store add surcharges to their billings rather than include

a surcharge in the standard price. Intra-division Supply Management Sales have been eliminated. Cash discounts and

interfund retail stock loss allowances are additional revenue.

Depot Maintenance. Current revenue recognition for Organic DMAG is the Incremental Revenue Recognition (IRR)

method. This is based on completed units times the sales rate rather than the percentage of completion method.

Organic DMAG will use the percentage of completion method when the Depot Maintenance Accounting and

Production System (DMAPS) is fully operational at Ogden Air Logistics Center (ALC) in the first quarter of FY2003.

DMAPS is scheduled to be implemented at the other two ALCs, Oklahoma City and Warner Robins, by the end of FY

2003.

Revenue recognition for Contract DMAG is based on units produced times the Unit Sales Price (USP) and does not recognize IRR at this time. Contract DMAG is scheduled to close at the end of FY2004.

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Information Services. The Information Services Activity Group (ISAG) recognizes revenue in one of two ways as a service

type organization based on the service level agreement between the customer and the provider. ISAG uses completed

contract and in some instances the percentage of completion method.

1.F. Recognition of Expenses

For financial reporting purposes, the DoD policy requires the recognition of operating expenses in the period incurred.

However, because the Air Force’s financial and non-financial feeder systems were not designed to collect and record

financial information on the full accrual accounting basis, accrual adjustments are made for major items such as payroll expenses, accounts payable, and environmental liabilities. Expenditures for capital and other long-term assets are

not recognized as expenses in the Air Force WCF’s operations until depreciated in the case of Property, Plant and

Equipment (PP&E) or consumed in the case of Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S). Certain expenses, such as

annual and military leave earned but not taken, are financed in the period in which payment is made. Operating

expenses were adjusted as a result of the elimination of balances between DoD Components. See Note 19.I

Intragovernmental Expenses and Revenue for disclosure of adjustment amounts. Net increases or decreases in unexpended appropriations are recognized as a change in net position.

1.G. Accounting for Intra-governmental Activities

The Air Force, as an agency of the federal government, interacts with and is dependent upon the financial activities of

the federal government as a whole. Therefore, these financial statements do not reflect the results of all financial decisions applicable to the Air Force as though the agency was a stand-alone entity.

The Air Force’s proportionate share of public debt and related expenses of the federal government are not included.

Debt issued by the federal government and the related costs are not apportioned to federal agencies. The Air Force’s

financial statements, therefore, do not report any portion of the public debt or interest thereon, nor do the statements

report the source of public financing whether from issuance of debt or tax revenues.

Financing for the construction of DoD facilities is obtained through budget appropriations. To the extent this financing

ultimately may have been obtained through the issuance of public debt, interest costs have not been capitalized since

the Department of the Treasury does not allocate such interest costs to the benefiting agencies.

The Air Force’s civilian employees participate in the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees

Retirement System (FERS), while military personnel are covered by the Military Retirement System (MRS). Additionally

employees and personnel covered by FERS and MRS also have varying coverage under Social Security. The Air Force

funds a portion of the civilian and military pensions. Reporting civilian pension under CSRS and FERS retirement systems

is the responsibility of Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The Air Force recognizes an imputed expense for the

portion of civilian employee pensions and other retirement benefits funded by OPM in the Statement of Net Cost; and

recognizes corresponding imputed revenue for the civilian employee pensions and other retirement benefits in the

Statement of Changes in Net Position.

The Department reports the assets, funded actuarial liability, and unfunded actuarial liability for the military personnel in

the Military Retirement Fund (MRF) financial statements. The Department recognizes the actuarial liability for the military

retirement health benefits in the Other Defense Organization column of the DoD Agency-wide statements.

To prepare reliable financial statements, transactions occurring between components or activities within the DoD or

between two or more federal agencies must be eliminated. However, the Air Force, as well as the rest of the federal
government, cannot accurately identify all intragovernmental transactions by customer. The Defense Finance and

Accounting Service (DFAS) is responsible for eliminating transactions between components or activities of the Air Force

WCF. For FY 1999 and beyond, seller entities within the Department provided summary seller-side balances for revenue, accounts receivable, and unearned revenue to the buyer-side internal DoD accounting offices. In most cases, the

buyer-side records have been adjusted to recognize unrecorded costs and accounts payable. Intra-DoD intragovernmental balances were then eliminated.

The Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (FMS) is responsible for eliminating transactions

between the Department and other federal agencies. In September 2000, the FMS issued the “Federal

Intragovernmental Transactions Accounting Policies and Procedures Guide.” The Department was not able to fully

implement the policies and procedures in this guide related to reconciling intragovernmental assets, liabilities, revenues,

and expenses for non-fiduciary transactions. The Air Force, however, was able to implement the policies and procedures contained in the “Intragovernmental Fiduciary Transactions Accounting Guide,” as updated by the “Federal

Intragovernmental Transactions Accounting Policies and Procedures Guide,” for reconciling intragovernmental transactions pertaining to investments in federal securities, borrowings from the United States (U.S.) Treasury and the Federal

Financing Bank, Federal Employees’ Compensation Act transactions with the Department of Labor (DoL), and benefit

program transactions with the OPM.

1.H. Transactions with Foreign Governments and International Organizations

Each year, the DoD Components sell defense articles and services to foreign governments and international organizations, primarily under the provisions of the “Arms Export Control Act of 1976.” Under the provisions of the Act, the

Department has authority to sell defense articles and services to foreign countries and international organizations, generally at no profit or loss to the U.S. Government. Customers may be required to make payments in advance.

1.I. Funds with the U.S. Treasury

The Air Force’s financial resources are maintained in U.S. Treasury accounts. The majority of cash collections, disbursements, and adjustments are processed worldwide at Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and Military

Services and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) disbursing stations, as well as Department of State financial service

centers. Each disbursing station prepares monthly reports, which provide information to the U.S. Treasury on check

issues, electronic funds transfers, interagency transfers and deposits.

In addition, the DFAS sites and the USACE Finance Center submit reports to the Department of the Treasury, by appropriation, on interagency transfers, collections received and disbursements issued. The Department of the Treasury then

records this information to the applicable Fund Balance With Treasury (FBWT) account maintained in the Treasury’s system. Differences between the Air Force’s recorded balance in the FBWT account and Treasury’s FBWT sometimes result

and are subsequently reconciled.

Fund Balances with Treasury are maintained at the Air Force DWCF corporate business area today. In 1992, when the

Defense Business Operating Fund was established, the FBWT was moved from the Air Force level to the Department of

Defense level. In 1996, the DWCF was established and the FBWT was given back to the Air Force level. However, allocations of FBWT was at a lower level than the level transferred out. (The cash balance had been maintained at 10 days

worth of cash, but what was allocated back was 3 days worth of cash. The days are based on the average of cash

needed to pay vendors). The fund has been “under funded” since that time. 

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Material Disclosures are provided at Note 3. Differences are caused by in-transit disbursements and unmatched disbursements (which are not recorded in the accounting offices’ detail-level records).

1.J. Foreign Currency

Not applicable.

1.K. Accounts Receivable

As presented in the Balance Sheet statement, Accounts Receivable includes Accounts Receivables, Claims Receivables,

and Refunds Receivable from other Federal entities or from the Non-federal entities. Allowances for Loss on Accounts

Receivable due from Non-federal entities are based upon analysis of collection experience by fund type. The

Department does not recognize an Allowance for Loss on Accounts Receivable amounts from another Federal agency.

Claims against another federal agency are to be resolved between the agencies. If the claim cannot be resolved by the

agencies involved, it should be referred to the General Accounting Office. Only Supply Management allows for

Allowance for Loss Accounts Receivable amounts based upon analysis of historical data from prior year Accounts

Receivable balances, write-offs, and collection policy.

Material disclosures are provided at Note 5.

1.L. Loans Receivable

Not applicable.

1.M. Inventories and Related Property

Inventory data is maintained in logistics systems designed for material management purposes. Inventories are reported

at approximate historical cost based on Latest Acquisition Cost (LAC) adjusted for holding gains and losses. The

Department uses the LAC method because its inventory systems were designed for material management rather than

accounting. The systems provide accountability and visibility over inventory items. They do not maintain the historical

cost data necessary to comply with the SSFAS No. 3, “Accounting for Inventory and Related Property.” Neither can they

directly produce financial transactions using the United States Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL), as

required by the Federal Management Improvement Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-208). Approximately 60% of the General

Support Division is managed in the Standard Base Supply System using a Moving Average Cost for the value of the

inventory. This change was effective October 2000. The remaining 40% of the GSD inventory is managed in the Stock

Control and Distribution System using the LAC method for valuation. Within the Materiel Support Division, inventory is

valued at either LAC or carcass. Carcass value is calculated within the pricing system.

Inventory values reported in the financial statements are derived from logistics systems designed for material management purposes. The General Support Division systems do value inventory at moving average, however, the Material

Support Division systems do not maintain the historical cost data necessary to comply with the SFFAS No. 3,

“Accounting for Inventory and Related Property.” All the inventory systems provide management with accountability information and visibility over inventory items. These logistics systems support the categorization of inventory as: held for

sale, held in reserve for future sale, or excess, obsolete, and unserviceable, yet the business practices in the supply

community do not use these categories. Additionally, past audit results have led to uncertainties about the completeness

and existence of the inventory quantities used to derive the balances reported in the financial statements.

Only the Supply Management Activity Group maintains inventories. Gains and losses resulting from valuation changes

for inventory items are recognized and reported in the Statement of Net Cost and included in the calculation of Cost of
Goods Sold. To calculate the allowances for gain or loss on inventories, an inventory worksheet is prepared monthly for

each fund code within the Supply Management Activity Group. 

SFFAS No. 3 distinguishes between “Inventory held for sale” and “Inventory held in reserve for future sale.” There is no

management or valuation difference between the two USSGL accounts. Further, the DoD manages only military or government specific material under normal conditions. Items commonly used in and available from the commercial sector

are not managed in the DoD material management activities. Operational cycles are irregular, and the military risks

associated with stock-out positions have no commercial parallel. The Department holds material based on military need

and support for contingencies. Therefore, the Department does not attempt to account separately for items held for

“current” or “future” sale.

Related property includes Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S) and stockpile materials. The OM&S including

munitions not held for sale, are valued at standard purchase price. The department uses the consumption method of

accounting for OM&S, for the most part, expensing material when it is issued to the end user. Where current systems

cannot fully support the consumption method, the Department uses the purchase method – that is, expensed when purchased. For FY 2002, the Department reported significant amounts using the purchase method either because the systems could not support the consumption method or because management deems that the item is in the hands of the

end user.

The Department implemented new policy in FY 2002 to account for condemned material (only) as “Excess, Obsolete,

and Unserviceable.” The net value of the condemned material is zero, because the costs of disposal are greater than

the potential scrap value. Potentially redistributable material, presented in previous years as “Excess, Obsolete, and

Unserviceable,” is now included in “Held for Use” or “Held for Repair” categories according to its condition.

In addition, past audit results identified uncertainties about the completeness and existence of quantities used to produce the reported values.

Material disclosures related to inventory and related property are provided at Note 9.

1.N. Investments in U.S. Treasury Securities

Not applicable.

1.O. General Property, Plant and Equipment

General property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) assets are capitalized at historical acquisition cost plus capitalized

improvements, when an asset has a useful life of two or more years, and when the acquisition cost equals or exceeds

the DoD capitalization threshold of $100,000. Also, improvement costs over the DoD capitalization threshold of

$100,000 for General PP&E are required to be capitalized. All General PP&E, other than land, is depreciated using the

straight-line method. Land is not depreciated.

Prior to FY 1996, General PP&E with an acquisition cost of $15,000, $25,000, and $50,000 for FYs 1993, 1994,

and 1995 respectively, and an estimated useful life of 2 or more years was capitalized. These assets remain capitalized

and are reported on WCF financial statements. General PP&E previously capitalized at amounts below $100,000 were

written off General Fund financial statements in FY 1998.

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tor for the government based on contract terms. When the value of contractor procured General PP&E exceeds the

DoD capitalization threshold, such should be included in the value of General PP&E reported on the Air Force’s

Balance Sheet. The Department recently completed a study that indicates the value of General PP&E that meets the

capitalization requirement and presently in the possession of contractors, is not material to the Department’s financial

statements. Regardless, the Department is developing new policies and a contractor reporting process that will provide

appropriate General PP&E information for future financial statement reporting purposes. Accordingly, the Air Force currently reports only government property in the possession of contractors that is maintained in the Air Force’s property

systems.

For entities operating as business type activities (WCFs), all PP&E used in the performance of their mission is categorized as General PP&E, whether or not it meets the definition of any other PP&E categories. National Defense PP&E,

Heritage Assets and Stewardship Land owned/maintained on a WCF installation are reported in the Supplemental

Stewardship Report of the applicable military department. 

Material disclosures are provided at Note 10.

1.P. Advances and Prepayments

Payments in advance of the receipt of goods and services are recorded as advances or prepayments and reported as

an asset on the Balance Sheet. Advances and prepayments are recognized as expenditures and expenses when the

related goods and services are received. 

1.Q. Leases

Not applicable.

1.R. Other Assets

The Air Force conducts business with commercial contractors under two primary types of contracts-fixed price and cost

reimbursable. To alleviate the potential financial burden on the contractor that these long-term contracts can cause, the

Air Force provides financing payments. One type of financing payment that the Air Force makes, for real property, is

based upon a percentage of completion. In accordance with SFFAS No 1., “Accounting for Selected Assets and

Liabilities,” such payments are treated as construction in process and are reported on the General PP&E line and in

Note 10, General PP&E, Net. In addition, based on the provision of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, the Air Force

makes financing payments under fixed price contracts that are not based on a percentage of completion. The Air Force

reports these financing payments as advances or prepayments in the “ Other Assets” line item. The Air Force treats

these payments as advances or prepayments because the Air Force becomes liable only after the contractor delivers the

goods in conformance with the contract terms. If the contractor does not deliver a satisfactory product, the Air Force is

not obligated to reimburse the contractor for its costs and the contractor is liable to repay the Air Force for the full

amount of the advance. The Department has completed a review of all applicable federal accounting standards; applicable public laws on contract financing; Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 32, 49, and 52; and the OMB guidance

in 5 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1315, “Prompt Payment.” The Department has concluded that SFFAS No. 1 does

not fully or adequately address the subject of progress payment accounting and is considering what further action is

appropriate.
1.S. Contingencies and Other Liabilities

The SFFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Liabilities of the Federal Government,” defines a contingency as an existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances that involves an uncertainty as to possible gain or loss to the Air Force. The

uncertainty will be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. A contingency is recognized as a liability when a past event or exchange transaction has occurred, a future loss is probable and the amount of loss can be

reasonably estimated. Financial statement reporting is limited to disclosure when conditions for liability recognition do

not exist but there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss or additional loss will be incurred. Examples of loss

contingencies include the collectibility of receivables, pending or threatened litigation, possible claims and assessments.

The Air Force’s loss contingencies arising as a result of pending or threatened litigation or claims and assessments

occur due to events such as aircraft, ship and vehicle accidents; medical malpractice; property or environmental damages; and contractual disputes.

1.T. Accrued Leave

Civilian annual leave and military leave that have been accrued and not used as of the balance sheet date are reported as liabilities. The liability reported at the end of the fiscal year reflects the current pay rates.

1.U. Net Position

Net Position consists of unexpended appropriations and cumulative results of operations. Unexpended appropriations

represent amounts of authority, which are unobligated and have not been rescinded or withdrawn, and amounts obligated but for which legal liabilities for payments have not been incurred.

Cumulative results of operations for WCF represent the excess of revenues over expenses less refunds to customers and

returns to the U.S. Treasury since fund inception.

1.V. Treaties for Use of Foreign Bases

The DoD Components have the use of land, buildings, and other facilities, which are located overseas and have been

obtained through various international treaties and agreements negotiated by the Department of State. The DoD capital

assets overseas are purchased with appropriated funds; however, title to land and improvements is retained by the host

country. Generally, treaty terms allow the DoD Components continued use of these properties until the treaties expire.

These fixed assets are subject to loss in the event treaties are not renewed or other agreements are not reached which

allow for the continued use by the Department. Therefore, in the event treaties or other agreements are terminated

whereby use of foreign bases is no longer allowed, losses will be recorded for the value of any nonretrievable capital

assets after negotiations between the United States and the host country have been concluded to determine the amount

to be paid the United States for such capital investments.

1.W. Comparative Data

Beginning in FY 2001, the Air Force presents the current and previous year’s financial data for comparative purposes.

This data is presented in the financial statements, as well as in the notes to the principal statements.

In FY 2002, the Department modified the financial statement presentation for the Statements of Net Cost, Changes in

Net Position, and Financing. As a result, the Departments’ statements during this reporting period may not always lend

themselves to comparative analysis. In some instances, amounts on the statements were reported on one financial line

in FY 2001 and split into multiple financial lines for FY 2002, in accordance with OMB’s guidance.

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1.X. Unexpended Obligations

The Air Force records obligations for goods and services that have been ordered but not yet received. No liability for

payment has been established in the financial statements because goods/services have yet to be delivered.

Note 2. Nonentity and Entity Assets

Other Information

Relevant Information for Comprehension

Assets are categorized as:

◗ Entity assets consist of resources that the agency has the authority to use, or where management is legally obligated to use funds to meet entity obligations. 

◗ Nonentity assets are assets that are held by an entity, but are not available for use in the operations of the entity.

Note Reference

For Additional Line Item discussion, see:

◗ Note 3, Fund Balance with Treasury

◗ Note 5, Accounts Receivable

◗ Note 6, Other Assets

◗ Note 9, Inventory and Related Property

◗ Note 10, General Property, Plant and Equipment

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Assets:

Fund Balance with Treasury $ 0 $ 463,312 $ 463,312 $

Accounts Receivable 0 628,025 628,025

Other Assets 000

Total Intra-governmental Assets $ 0 $ 1,091,337 $ 1,091,337 $

Non-Federal Assets:

Cash and Other Monetary Assets $ 0$ 4$ 4 $

Accounts Receivable 0 15,847 15,847

Inventory & Related Property 0 13,991,959 13,991,959

General Property, Plant and Equipment 0 1,320,809 1,320,809

Other Assets 0 530,335 530,335

Total Non-Federal Assets $ 0 $ 15,858,954 $ 15,858,954 $

Total Assets: $ 0 $ 16,950,291 $ 16,950,291 $ 13,963,347

11,056,384

1,258,047

468,474

12,888,195

0

105,290

461,229

57,320

1,075,152

556,603

Nonentity Entity Total

2002 2001
Note 3. Fund Balance with Treasury

Explanation of R Explanation of Reconciliation Amount econciliation Amount

The reconciling amount on line 2C above represents $859,945,442.45 for United States Transportation Command

(USTC) which is reported by Treasury as part of Air Force Working Capital Fund and reported as Other Defense

Organizations for AFS. See footnote 1C(2) in the USTC footnotes for further information concerning this matter.

Other Information R Other Information Related to F elated to Fund Balance with T und Balance with Treasury reasury

Fluctuations

Various issues caused the variance from FY02 and FY01 for line 1.E. An issue that led to a decrease in Total Fund

Balance is that in FY01 advanced billings were issued for DMAG. The AFWCF is required to maintain an operating

cash balance of at least $200 million. Prior to September 2001, the overall FBWT was approaching a critically low

level indicating a need for the advanced billings. In FY02 these advance billings were not necessary. Three issues led to

increases in Total Fund Balance. The issues are an improvement to the billing process system, increase in rates to

recoup prior year losses, and treasury warrants issued to the AFWCFs. 

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.I, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Funds with the U.S Treasury.

Note 4. Investments

Not applicable.

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As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Fund Balances:

Revolving Funds $ $ 463,312 556,603

Fund Balances Per Treasury Versus Agency:

Fund Balance per Treasury $ 1,323,257 $ 918,537

Fund Balance per AFWCF 463,312 556,603

Reconciling Amount $ 859,945 $ 361,934

2002 2001

As of September 30, 2002 2001
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 150

Note 5. Accounts Receivable

Other information Other information

Fluctuations

The increase of $77.3 million for total Accounts Receivable from FY 01 to FY 02 is due to:

Intragovernmental Accounts Receivable increased by $166.8 million. DMAG discovered $118 million was erroneously

recorded as Public in September FY01, but corrected in October FY02. The remaining $48.8 million of the increase is

attributed to an increase in Sales in September FY02 that were collected in October FY03.

Public Accounts Receivable decreased by ($89.5) million. FY01 included the DMAG $118 million that was incorrectly

recorded as Public but should have been Intragovernmental. FY01 includes the normal adjustment for undistributed collections, but during FY02 $82 million of the unsupported undistributed amount was resolved.

Abnormalities

Non-Federal Receivables had an abnormal balance of $20 million, which was attributed to the $35 million abnormal

balance in Component Adjustment from unsupported Undistributed Collections. The Accounts Receivable balance of all

the AFWCF entities combined was less than the Component Undistributed abnormal amount, and therefore created an

abnormal balance for the total Non-Federal Accounts Receivable. The $35 million was reclassified to Other Liabilities. 

Two SMAG entities, Fuels and Medical/Dental, had abnormal Accounts Receivable balances on their trial balances,

either before or after distribution of the Undistributed Collections. Accruals were done to bring these abnormal balances up to zero, as illustrated below. Accounts Receivable amounts include Accounts Receivable, Claims Receivable,

and Refunds Receivable. (In the following presentation of values, parenthesis indicate credit balances. The last column

indicates the amount of Accrued Accounts Receivable offsetting the abnormal balances.) 

The Fuels abnormal balance is caused by the Undistributed allocation to Federal Accounts Receivable. There was not

enough in Accounts Receivable before the distribution to offset the abnormal undistributed.

The Medical/Dental abnormal balance was caused by an abnormal balance in Non-Federal Refunds Receivable. The

amount of the abnormal balance was erroneous reported and will be corrected in FY03.

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Receivables: $ 628,025 N/A $ 628,025 $ 461,229 

Non-Federal Receivables (From the Public): $ 15,925 $ (78) $ 15,847 $ 105,290 

Total Accounts Receivable: $ 643,950 $ (78) $ 643,872 $ 566,519 

Accounts 

Receivable, 

Net

Accounts 

Receivable, 

Net

Allowance For 

Estimated 

Uncollectibles

Gross 

Amount Due

2002 2001
Other Information R Other Information Related to Accounts R elated to Accounts Receivables eceivables

Allocation of Undistributed Collections

The total undistributed collections applied to Accounts Receivable for the AFWCF was ($280) million, and is broken out

by business area in the table below. Undistributed was allocated based solely on the percentage of government/public

for the total amount of receivables. See supplementary information in Note 24A for additional discussion of undistributed. 

Elimination Adjustments Elimination Adjustments

The Air Force accounting systems do not capture trading partner data at the transaction level in a manner that facilitates trading partner aggregations. Therefore, the Air Force was unable to reconcile Intra-governmental Accounts

Receivable balances with its trading partners. The DoD intends to develop long-term systems improvements that will

include sufficient up-front edits and controls to eliminate the need for after-the-fact reconciliations. The volume of Intragovernmental transactions is so large that after-the-fact reconciliation cannot be accomplished with the existing or foreseeable resources.

151 Working Capital Fund > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

Beginning 

Abnormal 

Undistributed

Accounts Receivables 

Before Distribution

A/R after 

Allocation of 

Undistributed

Accrued A/R to 

Offset Abnormal 

Balances

Federal

SMAG—Fuels (5,459) 911 (4,548) 4,548 

SMAG—Medical/Dental 0 22,043 22,043 0 

Federal subtotal: (5,459) 22,954 17,495 4,548 

Non-Federal

SMAG—Fuels (5,915) 11,481 6 0 

SMAG—Medical/Dental 0 (131) (131) 131 

Non-Federal subtotal: (5,915) 11,350 5,435 131 

Total (11,374) 34,304 22,930 4,679 

 Distribution of Undistributed Collections for Entities with Abnormal Balances (in Thousands) 

DMAG ISAG SMAG AF TRANS Component Total

A/R prior to Undistributed 620,094 43,284 225,659 0 0 889,037 

Amount of Undistributed (237,201) 713 (9,294) 617 (35,426) (280,591)

A/R After Undistributed 382,893 43,997 216,365 617 (35,426) 608,446 

Schedule of Undistributed Collections Applied to Accounts Receivable (in Thousands)
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 152

Accounts R Accounts Receivables—Aging Schedule eceivables—Aging Schedule

Non-Federal R ederal Refunds R efunds Receivable eceivable

The Non-Federal Refunds Receivable is not greater than 10 percent of the Non-Federal Accounts Receivable net

amount on the Balance Sheet.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.K, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Accounts Receivable.

Note 6. Other Assets

Other Information R Other Information Related to Other Assets elated to Other Assets

Fluctuations

Intra-governmental Assets. In FY01, the Materiel Support Division buyer-side advances to others were adjusted upward

$56 million to agree with seller-side advances from others on the books of other DoD reporting entities. In FY02,

Materiel Support Division buyer-side advances were adjusted upward by $2.6 million, however, eliminations for AFWCF

were in the amount of $2.6 million. This results in zero for intra-governmental advances and prepayments.

Non-Federal Other Assets. The fluctuations to Non-federal Other Assets is caused by the account “Other assets

accounts receivable – deliveries suspense.” An adjustment of $55 million was made to SMAG other assets accounts

receivable – deliveries expense shown above to correct the misstatement in FY02. It has been overstated by values from

1993 and prior years. Air Force and DFAS are aware of a material misstatement of this balance that resulted from sysDMAG ISAG SMAG AF TRANS Component Total

Federal A/R less than 180 days 593,263 57,259 371,856 0 0 965,119 

Federal A/R over 180 days 691 0 15,465 0 0 73,415 

Less: Eliminations (224,225) (13,264) (173,020) 0 0 (410,509)

Total Federal A/R 369,729 43,995 214,301 0 0 628,025 

Non-Federal A/R less than 180 days 12,777 2 (11,267) 0 0 1,512 

Non-Federal A/R over 180 days 387 0 13,331 617 (35,426) (21,091)

Total Non-Federal A/R 13,164 2 2,064 617 (35,426) (19,579)

Total A/R 382,893 43,997 216,365 617 (35,426) 608,446 

Aged Schedule of Accounts Receivable (in Thousands)

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Other Assets:

Advances and Prepayments $ 0 $ 56,322

Other Assets 0 998

Total Intra-governmental Other Assets $ 0 $ 57,320

Non-Federal Other Assets:

Other Assets (With the Public) 530,335 468,474

Total Other Assets: $ 530,335 $ 525,794

2002 2001
tem problems between Financial Inventory Accounting and Billing System (FIABS ) and Security Assist Management

Information System (SAMIS). AFMC and DFAS are currently working to resolve this problem. An adjustment of $376M

was made to SMAG other assets accounts receivable – deliveries expense to correct the misstatement in FY01. 

Intra-governmental Assets

The buyer-side advances to other balances were adjusted with seller-side advances from others on the books or other

DoD reporting entities.

Non-Federal Other Assets

Advances and Prepayments

Total advances and prepayments to contractors are $175 million. SMAG has $122 million in advances with the public.

DMAG has $53 million in advances to contractors. 

Other Assets

The remaining other assets in the amount of $355 million belongs to the SMAG business area. The majority of other

assets are reported by four Air Logistics Centers as sales of Materiel Support Division (MSD) assets to foreign governments. These deliveries cannot be billed until each delivery is matched to a proof of shipment within the Security

Assistance Management Information System (SAMIS). 

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.R, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Other Assets.

153 Working Capital Fund > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

Types of Asset Amounts

Advances and Prepayments

 SMAG $122,516 

 DMAG $53,099 

Total Advances and Prepayments $175,615 

Other Assets

 SMAG—Other assets accounts receivable—deliveries suspense $98,524 

 SMAG—Air Force assets—other DoD foreign military sales (depot) ($134)

 SMAG—Other assets returns to vendors pending credit $256,330 

Total Other Assets $354,720 

Total Non-Federal Other Assets $530,335 

Non-Federal Other Assets (in Thousands)
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 154

Note 7. Cash and Other Monetary Assets

Other Information P Other Information Pertaining to Entity Cash and Other Monetary Assets ertaining to Entity Cash and Other Monetary Assets

Definitions

Cash—The total of cash resources under the control of the Working Capital Fund, which included coin, paper currency,

purchased foreign currency, negotiable instruments, and amounts on deposit in banks and other financial institutions.

Cash available for agency use should include petty cash funds and cash held in revolving funds which will not be transferred into the U.S Government General Fund.

Foreign Currency—consists the total U.S dollar equivalent of non-purchased foreign currencies held in foreign currency

fund accounts. Non-purchased foreign currency is limited to the Treasury Index 97X7000 fund account (formerly called

FT accounts).

Other Monetary Assets—included gold, special drawing rights, and U.S Reserve in the International Monetary Fund.

This category is principally for use by the Department of the Treasury.

Fluctuations

The increase of $4 thousand was caused by undeposited collections for ISAG.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.J, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Foreign Currency.

Note 8. Direct Loan and/or Loan Guarantee Programs

Not applicable.

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Cash $4$0

2002 2001
Note 9. Inventory and Related Property

Note 9.A. Inventory, Net

Restrictions of Inventory Use, Sale, or Disposition estrictions of Inventory Use, Sale, or Disposition

There are no restrictions on the use, sale, or disposition of inventory except in the following situations: distributions without reimbursement are made when authorized by DoD directives; War Reserve Material includes fuels and subsistence

items that are considered restricted; and Inventory, with the exception of safety stocks, may be sold to foreign, state and

local governments, private parties, and contractors in accordance with current policies and guidance or at the direction

of the President.

Other Information Other Information

General Composition of Inventory

Inventory includes spare and repair parts, clothing and textiles, fuels, and ammunition. Inventory is tangible personal

property that is:

◗ Held for sale, or held for repair for eventual sale

◗ In the process of production for sale; or

◗ To be consumed in the production of goods for sale or in the provision of services for a fee. 

“Inventory held for repair” is damaged material that requires repair to make it usable. “Excess inventory” is condemned

material that must be retained for management purposes. The category “held for sale” includes all issuable material.

The category “held for repair” includes all economically reparable material. “Work in process” includes munitions in

155 Working Capital Fund > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Inventory, Net $ 12,846,841 $ 10,080,075

Operating Materials & Supplies, Net 1,145,118 976,309

Total $ 13,991,959 $ 11,056,384

2002 2001

As of September 30,

Inventory, 

Net

Valuation 

(Amounts in thousands) Method

Inventory Categories:

Available and Purchased for Resale $ 24,036,173 $ (15,581,004) 8,455,169 $ 5,638,689 LAC/O

Held for Repair 11,581,314 (8,476,492) 3,104,822 3,254,547 LAC/O

Excess, Obsolete, and Unserviceable 0 0 0 84,112 NRV

Work in Process 1,286,850 0 1,286,850 1,102,727 AC

Total $ 36,904,337 $ (24,057,496) 12,846,841 $ 10,080,075 

SP = Standard Price

AC = Actual Cost

Legend for Valuation Methods:

Adjusted LAC = Latest Acquisition Cost, adjusted for holding gains and losses NRV = Net Realizable Value

O = Other

Inventory, Gross 

Value

Revaluation 

Allowance Inventory, Net

2002 2001
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 156

production and depot maintenance work with its associated labor, applied overhead, and supplies used in the delivery

of maintenance services. The USSGL does not include a separate work in process account unrelated to sales.

Fluctuations

In accordance with a memo from OSD dated August 12, 2002, a policy change was implemented which discontinued

the adjustment for inventory valuation for the amount of excess, obsolete and unserviceable inventory. As a result of this

policy change, $1.6 billion of excess inventory which was recognized as expenses in prior years was reversed as a prior

period adjustment. The inventory allowance account was decreased by this amount, which increased the overall value

of inventory. Also, the inventory worksheet was adjusted to indicate the deletion of the excess expense, which increased

the inventory amount and decreased cost of goods sold expense.

The amount recorded in the Work in Process (WIP) account represents labor, applied overhead, and supplies used in

the delivery of maintenance services. DMAG has approximately $1.3 million recorded in WIP in note 9.A., which is an

increase of $184 million over FY 01. This increase is attributed to the Oklahoma City ALC, Contract where sales have

decreased and the job orders are remaining in WIP over a longer period of time than in previous years. 

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.M, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Inventory and related Property.

Note 9.B. Operating Materials and Supplies, Net

Other Information Other Information

General Composition of Operating Materials and Supplies

Operating materials and supplies includes spare and repair parts, ammunition, tactical missiles, aircraft configuration

pods, and centrally managed aircraft engines. The Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) data reported on the financial statements are derived from logistics systems designed for material management purposes, i.e., accountability and

visibility. The reported balances from these systems are not recorded at historical cost, in conformance with the valuation requirements in the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard (SFFAS) No. 3, “Accounting for Inventory

and Related Property.” Instead the Air Force uses standard price to value its operating materials and supplies without

computing unrealized holding gains or losses. Furthermore, past audit results have led to uncertainties pertaining to the

completeness and existence of the OM&S quantities used to derive the balances reported in the financial statements.

As of September 30,

Valuation 

Method (Amounts in thousands)

OM&S Categories:

Held for Use $ 1,145,118 $ 0 $ 1,145,118 $ 976,309 O

SP = Standard Price

AC = Actual Cost

OM&S,

Gross

Revaluation 

Allowance

OM&S,

Net 

OM&S,

Net

2002 2001

Legend for Valuation Methods:

Adjusted LAC = Latest Acquisition Cost, adjusted for holding gains and losses NRV = Net Realizable Value

O = Other
For the most part, DMAG is using the consumption method of accounting for OM&S, since OM&S is defined in the

SFFAS No. 3 as material which has not yet been issued to the end user. Once issued, the material is expensed. As stated above, current financial and logistics systems cannot fully support the consumption method. According to federal

accounting standards, the consumption method of accounting should be used to account for OM&S unless: (1) the

amount of OM&S is not significant, (2) OM&S are in the hands of the end user for use in normal operations, or (3) it is

cost-beneficial to expense OM&S when purchased (purchase method). The DoD, in consultation with its auditors, is:

(1) developing specific criteria for determining when OM&S amounts are not significant for the purpose of using the

consumption method, (2) developing functional requirements for feeder systems to support the consumption method,

and (3) identifying feeder systems that are used to manage OM&S items, and (4) developing plans to revise those systems to support the consumption method. However, for FY 01, significant portions of the Air Force’s OM&S were

reported under the purchase method – expensed when purchased – either because the systems could not support the

consumption method of accounting or because management believes the items to be in the hands of the end user. 

Fluctuations

The variance of $168 million is due to DMAG. Oklahoma City Contract materials on hand have not been scheduled

for use as quickly as in prior years and Materials have remained in “Held for Use” longer. Another issue that contributed to the increase was a systems problem in G072D that effected all of the Air Logistic Centers in FY 00 and

FY 01 where the “Operating Materials and Supplies Intransit” were understated. Most of the corrections were accomplished in FY 02 to catch up the amount in that account.

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.M, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Inventory and related Property.

Note 10. General PP&E, Net

157 Working Capital Fund > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

Depreciation/ 

Amortization 

Method

Service Life

(Amounts in thousands)

Major Asset Classes:

Buildings, Structures, and Facilities 30 20 or 40 797,482 $ (537,925) 259,557 288,983 

Leasehold Improvements S/L lease term 0 0 0 0 

Software S/L 2-5 or 10 427,995 (128,143) 299,852 225,315 

Equipment S/L 5 or 10 2,135,379 (1,594,636) 540,743 567,684 

Construction-in-Progress N/A N/A 220,657 N/A 220,657 176,065 

Total General PP&E $ 3,581,513 $ (2,260,704) $ 1,320,809 $ 1,258,047 

Legend for Valuation Methods:

(Accumulated 

Depreciation/

Amortization)

Net Book

Value

2002 2001

S/L = Straight Line N/A = Not Applicable

Acquisition 

Value

Prior FY Net 

Book Value
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 158

Other Information Other Information

Fluctuations

Buildings, Structures, and Facilities. The decrease to Buildings, Structures and Facilities can be primarily attributed to Air

Force Transportation (a residual account) transferring property out to O&M in FY02. Oklahoma City (Tinker) Organic

added two buildings & a minor construction project (on an existing structure) offsetting a portion of the decrease

caused by the transfer in Air Force Transportation. 

Software. The increase to software can be attributed to DMAG implementation costs incurred at Ogden, Tinker, and

Warner Robins Air Logistics Center’s (ALC’s) for the Defense Industrial Financial Management System (DIFMS). ISAG

also incurred implementation costs for various systems at SSG and MSG.

Construction-in-Progress

The primary reason for the increase to construction in process was due to an increase of $42.9 million in construction

in process for Supply Management Material Support Division. The account is overstated my $48.2M due to the improper recording of the software being placed into service. Proper recording of the transfer would have resulted in a net

$5.3M decrease in the construction-in-progress account. AFMC is currently reviewing all of the capital purchase program accounts and working on a process to correct this issue.

Other Information Related to General PP&E, Net

In Fiscal Year 2002, real property reported by the Automated Civil Engineering System (ACES), personal property

reported by the Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS), and the Information Processing Management

System (IPMS), data has not been validated and reconciled to reported figures received from the field activities by

DFAS; however, the Depot Maintenance ALCs and Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) use the

Automated Civil Engineer System (ACES) to capture the costs of real property based on preponderance of use for each

building. They use the straight-line method for recording depreciation maintained on spreadsheets vice the ACES

schedule. The accounting entries are recorded directly into the field level trial balances. With the full implementation of

the Defense Industrial Fund Management System (DIFMS), ACES will be the source for all real property accounting

entries. 

Any WCF Special Tools and Special Test equipment in the possession and control of the Air Force are reported in the

Air Force General Funds financial statements.

The value of Air Force General PP&E real property in the possession of contractors is included in the value reported

above for the Major Asset Classes of Land and Buildings, Structures, and Facilities. The value of General PP&E personal property (Major Asset Classes of Software and Equipment) does not include all of the General PP&E above the DoD

capitalization threshold in the possession of contractors. The net book amount of such property is immaterial in relation

to the total General PP&E net book value. In accordance with an approved strategy with the Office of Management

and Budget, the General Accounting Office and the Inspector General, DoD, is developing new policies and a contractor reporting process to capture General PP&E information for future reporting purposes for compliance with federalwide accounting standards.

Past audit results have identified uncertainties as to whether all General PP&E assets in the possession or control (existence) of the Department’s are properly and accurately recorded in the system (completeness).
Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.N, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing General Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E).

Note 11. Liabilities Not Covered and Covered by Budgetary Resources

Other Information Other Information

Liabilities Not Covered and Covered by Budgetary Resources

Liabilities Not Covered by Budgetary Resources are those liabilities which are not considered covered by realized budgetary resources as of the balance sheet date.

Liabilities Covered by Budgetary Resources are those that are incurred by the reporting entity which are covered by realized budget resources as of the balance sheet date. Budgetary resources encompass not only new budget authority but

also other resources available to cover liabilities for specified purposes in a given year. Available budgetary resources

include: (1) new budget authority, (2) spending authority from offsetting collections (credited to an appropriation or

fund account), (3) recoveries of unexpired budget authority through downward adjustments of prior year obligations,

(4) unobligated balances of budgetary resources at the beginning of the year or net transfers of prior year balances

during the year, and (5) permanent indefinite appropriations or borrowing authority, which have been enacted and

signed into law as of the balance sheet date, provided that the resources may be apportioned by the OMB without further action by the Congress or without a contingency first having to be met.

159 Working Capital Fund > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

 

Intra-governmental Liabilities:

Accounts Payable $ 154,696 $ 0 $ 154,696 $ 143,833

Other 11,384 0 11,384 353,537

Total Intra-governmental Liabilities $ 166,080 $ 0 $ 166,080 $ 497,370

Non-Federal Liabilities:

Accounts Payable $ 1,791,467 $ 0 $ 1,791,467 $ 1,328,019

Military Retirement Benefits and Other 

Employment-Related Actuarial Liabilities 0 247,750 247,750 242,137

Other Liabilities 3,151,129 0 3,151,129 3,111,789

Total Non-Federal Liabilities $ 4,942,596 $ 247,750 $ 5,190,346 $ 4,681,945

Total Liabilities: $ 5,108,676 $ 247,750 $ 5,356,426 $ 5,179,315

2002 2001

Covered by 

Budgetary 

Resources

Not Covered 

by Budgetary 

Resources

Total

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 160

Other Information R Other Information Related to Liabilities Not Covered by Budgetary R elated to Liabilities Not Covered by Budgetary Resources esources

Line 2(B): Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment-Related Actuarial Liabilities. 

The $247 million in Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment-Related Actuarial Liabilities represents AFWCF

FY 02 Workman’s Compensation. 

Amounts are broken out by business area as follows (in thousands):

SMAG $ 22,424

DMAG $ 214,329

ISAG $ 10,997

Fluctuations

Total Intra-governmental Other Liabilities. The $342 million decrease from FY 01 to FY 02 was caused by DMAG. In

FY 01 Fund Balance with Treasury and Unearned Revenue/Advances from Others increased by $342 from the prior

year. In FY 01 the overall AFWCF cash balance was approaching a critically low level, and the AFWCF is required to

maintain an operating cash balance of at least $200 million. Secretary Air Force (SAF) and HQ AFMC requested

DMAG to advance bill their customers to bring in the cash required in the amount of $500 million. The full effect of the

advance billings was not realized because in FY 01 the AFWCF exceeded planned net operating losses in the amount

of $137 million. DMAG did not issue advance billings in FY 02 at the end of the year, so the DMAG Unearned

Revenue/Advances from Others returned to its normal level.

Note Reference

For Additional Line Item discussion, see:

◗ Note 8, Direct Loans and/or Loan Guarantee Programs

◗ Note 12, Accounts Payable

◗ Note 13, Liabilities Not Covered and Covered by Budgetary Resources

◗ Note 14, Environmental Restoration Liabilities, and Environmental Disposal Liabilities

◗ Note 15, Other Liabilities

◗ Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies

◗ Note 17, Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment Related Actuarial Liabilities
Note 12. Accounts Payable

Other Information Other Information

Intra-governmental Accounts Payable consists of amounts owed to other federal agencies for goods of services ordered

and received but not yet paid. Interest, penalties and administrative fees are not applicable to intragovernmental

payables. Non-Federal Payables (to the Public) are payments to nonfederal entities. 

Fluctuations

$354 million of the total Account Payable increase from FY 01 to FY 02 is attributed to SMAG’s accrual of NonFederal Accounts Payable as the contra account to federal Expenses. When the AFWCF buyer business entity’s federal

Expenses were compared to the seller’s federal Revenue and a positive difference resulted, the positive difference was

treated as unrecognized federal Expenses and an upward adjustment was required. Non-Federal Accounts Payable was

used as the contra account because federal Accounts Payable had already been eliminated to the seller’s Accounts

Receivable. An upward adjustment was also required to the Non-Federal Accounts Payable.

Total ISAG Accounts Payable increased from FY 01 to FY 02 by $120 million due to an incorrect general ledger

account crosswalk to the trial balance in FY 01. In FY 01 most of the Accounts Payable general ledger accounts were

crosswalked to the Other Liabilities account on the trial balance. The crosswalk was corrected in FY 02. 

Abnormalities

Three DMAG and two SMAG entities had abnormal Accounts Payable balances on their trial balances either before or

after distribution of the Undistributed Disbursements. 

Warner Robins Contract abnormal balance in the amount of $4,406,622.12 resulted when a shipment of government

furnished materials from Supply to the contractor was not processed in the DMAG system correctly and Accounts

Payable was not posted. The reversal to Accounts Payable was posted when the payment to Supply was processed, and

therefore, the abnormal balance resulted. The distribution of undistributed disbursements in the amount of

$19,062,328.55 increased the abnormal balance. 

Davis Monthan’s contract abnormal balance in the amount of $402,839.57 resulted from credit Expenses, Accounts

Payable as the debit account, received from the Supply system. Davis Monthan is currently awaiting the corrective postings from the Supply system.

Oklahoma City Contract abnormal balance resulted from the distribution of Undistributed Disbursements.

Fuels abnormal balance resulted from the distribution of Undistributed Disbursements.

161 Working Capital Fund > Notes to Principal Statements

2002 Annual Financial Statements 2002 Annual Financial Statements

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental Payables: $ 154,696 N/A $ 154,696 $ 143,833

Non-Federal Payables (to the Public): $ 1,791,467 $ 0 $ 1,791,467 $ 1,328,019

Total $ 1,946,163 $ 0 $ 1,946,163 $ 1,471,852

2002

Total Total Accounts 

Payable

Interest, 

Penalties, and 

Administrative 

Fees

2001
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 162

General Support abnormal balance resulted from the reversal of a journal voucher created in FY 01 to accrue enough

Accounts Payable to match to trading partner’s Accounts Receivable in the amount of $576,603,791.42. The distribution of Undistributed Disbursements increased the abnormal balance to $587,979,690.63.

Accruals were done to bring these abnormal balances up to zero, as illustrated below. (In the following presentation of

values, parenthesis indicate credit balances. The last column indicates the amount of Accrued Accounts Payable offsetting the abnormal balances.) 

Other Information R Other Information Related to Accounts P elated to Accounts Payable

Relevant Information for Comprehension

Undistributed Disbursements. Undistributed disbursements are the difference between disbursements/collections recorded at the detailed level to a specific obligation, payable, or receivable in the activity field records versus those reported

by the U.S. Treasury via the reconciled DD1329 and DD1400. This should agree with the undistributed reported on

accounting reports (SF 133/(M) 1002/(M) 1307). Intransit payments are payments that have been made for other

agencies or entities that have not been recorded in their accounting records. These payments are applied to the entities

outstanding Accounts Payable balance at year-end. AFWCF Accounts Payable were adjusted downward in the amount

of $1,367,358,931.74 for these payments. 

Intra-governmental Eliminations. For the majority of intra-agency sales Air Force Working Capital Funds (AFWCF)

accounting systems do not capture trading partner data at the transaction level in a manner that facilitates trading partner aggregations. Therefore, the AFWCF was unable to reconcile intra-governmental Accounts Payable to the related

intra-governmental Accounts Receivable that generated the payable.

The DoD summary level seller Federal Accounts Receivables were compared to each buyer AFWCF business entity’s

Federal Accounts Payable. Adjustments were posted to each AFWCF business entity Federal Accounts Payable based on

Undistributed

Accounts 

Payable Before 

Distribution

A/P after 

Allocation of 

Undistributed

Accrued A/P to 

Offset Abnormal 

Balances

Federal

DMAG Warner Contract 19,062 4,407 23,469 (23,469)

DMAG Davis Monthan 0 403 403 (403)

DMAG Oklahoma Contract 24,054 (24,054) 0 0 

SMAG Fuels 2,721 (628) 2,093 (2,093)

SMAG General Support 151,137 (263,529) (112,392) 0 

196,974 (283,401) (86,427) (25,965)

Non-Federal

DMAG Warner Contract 118 (118) 0 0 

DMAG Davis Monthan 1,324 (562) 762 (762)

DMAG Oklahoma Contract 18,955 (6,128) 12,827 (12,827)

SMAG Fuels 22,011 (5,168) 16,843 (16,843)

SMAG General Support 11,376 576,604 587,980 (587,980)

53,784 564,628 618,412 (618,412)

Total 250,758 281,227 531,985 (644,377)

Federal subtotal:

Non-Federal subtotal:

 Distribution of Undistributed Disbursements for Entities with Abnormal Balances 
the comparison with the Federal Accounts Receivable of the DoD Components providing goods and services to each

AFWCF business entity. Positive differences were treated as unrecognized Accounts Payable and Federal Accounts

Payable were adjusted upwards. Negative differences were treated as Non-Federal Accounts Payable and Federal

Accounts Payable were adjusted downward by reclassifying to Non-Federal Accounts Payable.

When the AFWCF buyer business entity’s federal Expenses were compared to the seller’s federal Revenue and a positive difference resulted, the positive difference was treated as unrecognized federal Expenses and an upward adjustment

was required. Non-Federal Accounts Payable was used as the contra account. This also required an upward adjustment

to the Non-Federal Accounts Payable for AFWCF.

The DoD intends to develop long-term systems improvements that will include sufficient up-front edits and controls to

eliminate the need for after-the-fact reconciliations. The volume of intra-governmental transactions is so large that afterthe-fact reconciliation cannot be accomplished with the existing or foreseeable resources.

(In the following presentation of values, parenthesis indicate credit balances. The last column indicates the amount of

Accrued Accounts Payable after AFWCF intra-entity eliminations.) 

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.G, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing accounting for Intragovernmental Activities.

Note 13. Debt

Not applicable.

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Adjusted 

A/P

Elimination 

Accruals 

and/or 

Adjustments

A/P after 

Elimination 

Accurals

AFWCF IntraEliminationsConsolidated 

A/P

Federal

DMAG (84,447) (117,534) (201,981) 176,887 (25,094)

ISAG (253,523) 24,733 (620) 7 (613)

SMAG (897,723) 535,119 (362,604) 233,616 (128,988)

Federal Total (1,007,523) 442,318 (565,205) 410,510 (154,695)

Non-Federal

DMAG (3,733) (11,818) (15,551) 0 (15,551)

ISAG (112,265) (24,556) (136,821) 0 (136,821)

SMAG (153,989) (1,605,502) (1,759,491) 0 (1,759,491)

Component 122,368 0 122,368 0 122,368 

AFTRANS (1,973) 0 (1,973) 0 (1,973)

Non-Federal Total (149,592) (1,641,876) (1,791,468) 0 (1,791,468)

Total (1,157,115) (1,199,558) (2,356,673) 410,510 (1,946,163)

A/P Elimination Accruals after Undistributed Disbursement Distribution and Abnormal 

Balance Accruals (in Thousands)
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 164

Note 14. Environmental Liabilities and Disposal Liabilities

Not applicable.

Note 15.A. Other Liabilities

Other Information P Other Information Pertaining to Other Liabilities ertaining to Other Liabilities

Fluctuations

Total Intra-governmental Other Liabilities. The $342 million decrease from FY 01 to FY 02 was caused by DMAG. In

FY 01 Fund Balance with Treasury and Unearned Revenue/Advances from Others increased by $342 from the prior

year. In FY 01 the overall AFWCF cash balance was approaching a critically low level, and the AFWCF is required to

maintain an operating cash balance of at least $200 million. SAF and HQ AFMC requested DMAG to advance bill

their customers to bring in the cash required in the amount of $500 million. The full effect of the advance billings was

not realized because in FY 01 the AFWCF exceeded planned net operating losses in the amount of $137 million.

DMAG did not issue advance billings in FY 02 at the end of the year, so the DMAG Unearned Revenue/Advances from

Others returned to its normal level.

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Intra-governmental:

Advances from Others $ 1,755 $ 0 $ 1,755 $ 347,383

Other Liabilities 9,629 0 9,629 6,154

Total Intra-governmental Other Liabilities $ 11,384 $ 0 $ 11,384 $ 353,537

Total

2002 2001

Current 

Liability

Noncurrent 

Liability Total

As of September 30,

(Amount in Thousands)

Non-Federal:

Accrued Funded Payroll and Benefits $ 147,661 $ 0 $ 147,661 $ 150,329

Advances from Others 1,070 0 1,070 1,212

Other Liabilities 3,002,398 0 3,002,398 2,960,248

Total Non-Federal Other Liabilities $ 3,151,129 $ 0 $ 3,151,129 $ 3,111,789

Total Other Liabilities: 3,162,513 3,162,513 3,465,326

2002 2001

Current 

Liability

Noncurrent 

Liability Total Total

FY 2002 FY 2001

DMAG 8,222 $5,329 

ISAG 541 338

SMAG 867 487

Total 9,630 $6,154 

Intra-Governmental—

Other Liabilities (in Thousands)
Other liabilities consist of $9,630 million accrued payroll and employer contributions payable. These liabilities are classified as intra-governmental as they are provided by the Department of Labor and elimination entries are necessary.

The SMAG Other Liabilities related to Foreign Military Sales arrive from money that various countries have deposited

with the SMAG as a buy in on future purchases they plan to make under the foreign military sales program. These

funds are considered a liability as the funds are returned if the countries do not make future purchases. Revenue is not

recognized on these transactions until the purchase takes place.

The Component Other Liabilities is related to an abnormal Non-Federal Accounts Receivable amount. The amount was

abnormal because of Undistributed Collections. FACTS I will not accept an abnormal balance in Non-Federal Accounts

Receivable, therefore the amount was reclassified as a Non-Federal Other Liability. 

Note Reference

See Note Disclosure 1.S, Significant Accounting Policies, for additional discussion on financial reporting requirements

and DoD policies governing Contingencies and Other Liabilities.

Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies

Not applicable.

Note 17. Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment Related Actuarial

Liabilities

FECA

The liability for future workers’ compensation (FWC) benefits includes the expected liability for death, disability, medical,

and miscellaneous costs for approved compensation cases, plus a component for incurred but not reported claims. The

liability is determined using a method that utilizes historical benefit payment patterns related to a specific incurred period to predict the ultimate payments related to that period. Consistent with past practice, these projected annual benefit

165 Working Capital Fund > Notes to Principal Statements

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FY 2002 FY 2001

DMAG—Progress Billings 915,608 $834,599 

DMAG—WIP Accrued Expenses 1,958,864 1,924,638

ISAG—Contract Services/Various Miscellaneous Items 0 116,929

SMAG—Contract Holdbacks 274 $274 

SMAG—Future Purchase—Foreign Military Sales 92,227 83,808

Component—Reclass of Abnormal Public Accounts Receivable 35,427 0

Total $3,002,400 $2,960,248

Non-Federal—Other Liabilities (in Thousands)

As of September 30,

Assumed 

Interest 

(Amounts in Thousands) Rate (%)

FECA $ 247,750 $ 0 $ 247,750 $ 242,137

Actuarial Present 

Value of Projected 

Plan Benefits

2002 2001

(Less: Assets 

Available to Pay 

Benefits)

Unfunded 

Actuarial 

Liability

Unfunded 

Actuarial 

Liability
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 166

payments have been discounted to present value using the OMB economic assumptions for 10-year Treasury notes and

bonds. Interest rate assumptions utilized for discounting were as follows:

2002

5.20% in year 1

5.20% in year 2

And thereafter

To provide more specifically for the effects of inflation on the liability for FWC benefits wage inflation factors (cost of living adjustments or COLAs) and medical inflation factors (consumer price index medical or CPIMs) were applied to the

calculation of projected future benefits. These factors were also used to adjust the methodology’s historical payments to

current year constant dollars.

The compensation COLAs and CPIMs used in the projections for various charge back years (CBY) were as follows:

CBY COLA CPIM

2003 1.80% 4.31%

2004 2.67% 4.01%

2005 2.40% 4.01%

2006 2.40% 4.01%

The model’s resulting projections were analyzed to insure that the estimates were reliable. The analysis was based on

two tests: (1) a comparison of the percentage change in the liability amount by agency to the percentage change in

actual payments, and (2) a comparison of the ratio of the estimated liability to the actual payment of the beginning

year calculated for the current projection to the liability-payment ration calculated for the prior projection.

Note 18. Unexpended Appropriations 

Not applicable.

Note 19.A. General Disclosures Related to the Statement of Net Cost

Disclosures Related to the Statement of Net Cost 

The Consolidated Statement of Net Cost in the federal government is unique because its principles are driven on

understanding the net cost and/or organizations that the federal government supports through appropriations or other

means. This statement provides gross and net cost information that can be related to the amount of output or outcome

for a given program and/or organization administered by a responsible reporting entity.

Working Capital Funds

While the Air Force Working Capital Funds (WCFs) generally record transactions on an accrual basis as is required by

generally accepted accounting principles, the systems do not always capture actual costs.Information presented on the

Statement of Net Cost (SoNC) is primarily based on budgetary obligation, disbursements, or collection transactions, as

well as information from non-financial feeder systems.
Fluctuations

The primary reason for the decrease in revenue from sales of goods and services was because effective October 2001,

the Fuels Division reporting was transferred to the Defense Energy Supply Center (DESC). Only residual balances are

now being reported for the Fuels Division.

Prior Period Adjustments

The DFAS Arlington Prior Period Adjustment Panel, consisting of DFAS-Arlington and OSD personnel, determined the

below prior period adjustments recorded in the 1307 report to be either immaterial at the audited financial statement

level or not of an infrequent nature. The prior period adjustments were previously coordinated with applicable customers and are material at the business area level of the 1307 report. Based upon instructions from this panel, the

prior period adjustments were reclassified and recorded as current year transactions effecting revenues and expenses

depending on which account would have been effected had the correction been made in the same year as the error. 

Supply Management—Materiel Support Division

Revenues were decreased by $84,895,544.81 to correctly state Accounts Receivables balances due to posting errors in

prior years. Expenses were increased $29,733,499.94 to correct an erroneous journal voucher posted for progress

payments in a prior year.

Depot Maintenance

Overall, DMAG reclassified $12,253,038.67 from Standard General Ledger (SGL) 7400, Prior Period Adjustment, to

SGL 6100, Operating Expenses, and reclassified $1,723,577.08 from SGL 7400 to SGL 5200, Revenue.

Oklahoma City, Organic $26,446,596.04 debited to Operating Expenses

Warner Robins, Contract $1,264,971.39 debited to Operating Expenses

Warner Robins, Organic $5,207,302.60 debited to Operating Expenses

Ogden, Contract ($20,665,831.36) credited to Operating Expenses

Davis-Monthan ($1,723,577.08) credited to Revenue

The net prior period adjustment for Oklahoma City and Warner Robins was due to expenses reported in FY02 that

should have been reported in FY01 and to correct the Beginning of Period Work-in-Process (WIP) value, as instructed by

HQ AFMC after auditors identified the problem. 

The purpose of Ogden’s prior period adjustment was to close out the Accounts Payable Non-Federal Contract general

ledger account. The balance in that account was erroneous due to a duplicate Journal Voucher posting in FY 99, one

JV prepared by Hill and the other prepared by San Bernardino.

The net prior period adjustment for Davis-Monthan was due to an increase/adjustment in Account Receivable to reflect

the actual amount of open invoices. 

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Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 168

Note 19.B. Imputed Expenses 

Note 19.C. Intra-governmental Revenue and Expense

Intra-governmental Revenue

The Department’s accounting systems do not capture trading partner data at the transaction level in a manner that

facilitated trading partner aggregations. Therefore, the Department was unable to reconcile intra-governmental revenue

balances with its trading partners. The Department intends to develop long-term system improvements that will include

sufficient up-front edits and controls to eliminate the need for after-the-fact reconciliations. The volume of intragovernmental transactions is so large that after-the-fact reconciliation cannot be accomplished with the existing or foreseeable

resources.

Intra-governmental Expenses 

The Departments’s operating expenses were adjusted based on a comparison between the Department’s Accounts

Payable and the DoD summary level seller accounts receivables. An adjustment was posted to Accounts Payable and

Operating Expenses to reflect unrecognized Accounts Payable and Operating Expenses. The operating expense for the

Department were adjusted upwards in the amount of $1,652,304 thousand.

Note 20. Disclosures Related to the Statement of Changes in Net Position

As of September 30,

(Amount in thousands)

Civilian (e.g.,CSRS/FERS) Retirement $ 48,268 $ 47,613

Civilian Health 78,711 76,614

Civilian Life Insurance 224 204

Total Imputed Expenses $ 127,203 $ 124,431

2002 2001

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands) 

Prior Period Adjustments Increases (Decreases)

to Net Position Beginning Balance: 

Other Prior Period Adjustments 1,628,844 0 (3,462,470) 0 

Imputed Financing:

Civilian CSRS/FERS Retirement $ 48,268 $ 0 $ 47,613 $ 0 

Civilian Health 78,711 0 76,614 0 

Civilian Life Insurance 224 0 204 0 

Total Imputed Financing $ 127,203 $ 0 $ 124,431 $ 0 

Unexpended 

Appropriations 

2001

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

2001

Unexpended 

Appropriations 

2002

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

2002

$ $$ $
Other Information Other Information

Prior Period Adjustments

In accordance with a memo from OSD dated August 12, 2002, a policy change was implemented which discontinued

the adjustment for inventory valuation for the amount of excess, obsolete and unserviceable inventory. As a result of this

policy change, $1.6 billion of excess inventory was not recognized. The prior period adjustment reversed expenses that

were recognized in prior years, and decreased the inventory allowance account, which had an overall impact of

increasing inventory. This adjustment was processed incorrectly on the 1307 report and will be corrected in FY03.

Note 21.A. Disclosures Related to the Statement of Budgetary Resources

Other Information Other Information

The Department has identified the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) performance measures based on

missions and outputs. The Department, however, is unable to accumulate costs for major programs based on those

performance measures, because its financial processes and systems were not designed to collect and report this type of

cost information. Until the process and systems are upgraded, the Department will break out programs by its nine

major appropriation groupings.

Undelivered Orders P Undelivered Orders Presented in Statement of Budgetary R resented in Statement of Budgetary Resources esources

Undelivered Orders presented in the Statement of Budgetary Resources includes Undelivered Orders-Unpaid for both

Direct and Reimbursable funds. It does not include Undelivered Orders-Paid.

Spending Authority from Offsetting Collections Spending Authority from Offsetting Collections

Adjustments in funds that are temporarily not available pursuant to Public Law, and those that are permanently not

available (included in the “Adjustments” line on the Statement of Budgetary Resources), are not included in “Spending

Authority From Offsetting Collections and Adjustments” line of the Statement of Budgetary Resources or the “Spending

Authority for Offsetting Collections and Adjustments” line of the Statement of Financing.

Intra-entity transactions have not been eliminated because the statements are present as combined and combining. 

Budget Authority Budget Authority

Depot Maintenance received an appropriation in the amount of $3,100 thousand through a Treasury Appropriation

Warrant.

Supply Management received an appropriation in the amount of $29,786 thousand through a Treasury Appropriation

Warrant.

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As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Net Amount of Budgetary Resources Obligated

for Undelivered Orders at the End of the Period $ 5,698,622 $ 5,312,691

Available Borrowing and Contract Authority at

the End of the Period 1,444,971 1,093,918

2002 2001
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 170

Note 21.B. Disclosures Related to Problem Disbursements, In-transit

Disbursements and Suspense/Budget Clearing Accounts

Other Information R Other Information Related to Suspense/Budget Clearing Accounts elated to Suspense/Budget Clearing Accounts

The Air Force has $553 million in problem disbursements and in-transit disbursements that represent disbursements of

Air Force working capital funds that have been reported by a disbursing station to the Department of the Treasury but

have not yet been precisely matched against the specific source obligation giving rise to the disbursements. For the

most part, these payments have been made using available funds and based on valid receiving reports for goods and

services delivered under valid contracts. The problem disbursements and in-transit disbursements arise when the various

contracting, disbursing, and accounting systems fail to match the data necessary to properly account for the disbursement transactions in all applicable accounting systems. Defense Finance and Accounting Service has efforts underway

to improve the systems and to resolve all previous problem disbursements and to process all in-transit disbursements.

As of September 30, 2002, these efforts resulted in a $5 million decrease in reported problem disbursements since

September 2001. Intransit disbursements decreased $68 million since September 2001. The amount over 180 days old

for NULOs is $1 million and for Intransits is $(3) million. The absolute value of intransit disbursements is $1.2 billion.

Note 22. Disclosures Related to the Statement of Financing

Disclosures Related to the Statement of Financing

The objective of the Statement of Financing is to help users understand the difference between budgetary and net cost

of operations reported. The statement provides this understanding through a comprehensive reconciliation process.

The statement of financing was expanded to further articulate and detail the relationship between net obligations from

budgetary accounting and net cost of operation from proprietary accounting. Some items that were reported last year

as a single line were subdivided to reflect its components. Several new line items were added to separately identify and

further explain the use of resources to finance net obligations or net cost of operations. This change notes key differences between the net obligations and net cost of operations.

Other Information Related to the Statement of Financing

Statement of Financing Adjustments

Budgetary data is not in agreement with Proprietary Expenses and Assets Capitalized. This causes a difference in Net

Cost between the Statement of Net Cost and the Statement of Financing. On the Statement of Financing, resources that

finance the acquisition of assets is adjusted in order to align the amount of net cost on the Statement of Financing with

the amount reported on the Statement of Net Cost. Detail of adjustments follow.

As of September 30,

(Amounts in thousands)

Total Problem Disbursements

Absolute Unmatched Disbursements $ 1,000 $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 0 

Negative Unliquidated Obligations 17,000 16,000 11,000 (5,000)

Total In-transit Disbursements, Net $ 545,000 $ 606,000 $ 538,000 $ (68,000)

Sep 2000 Sep 2001 Sep 2002

(Decrease)/

Increase from 

2001 to 2002
Intra-entity Transaction

Intra-entity transactions have not been eliminated because the statements are presented as combined and combining.

Note 23. Disclosures Related to the Statement of Custodial Activity

Not applicable.

Note 24.A. Other Disclosures 

Undistributed Collections and Disbursements

Timing differences often occur between Treasury recording cash transactions and the field recording transactions in the

general ledger. The differences are accounted for in the undistributed collection and disbursements accounts, which offset Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in the accounting records. Undistributed amounts are reconciled monthly to ensure that they are fully supported. With the exception of the Materiel Support Division, all of the undistributed

transactions are 100% supported. 

Various categories make up the total undistributed. Intransit items and uncleared interfund represent the majority of the

undistributed. The intransit category consists of transactions that are paid/collected by one entity on behalf of another

entity. The transaction is recorded at Treasury in the month of occurrence, however it generally takes 30-60 days to be

distributed to the accountable entity. Interfund transactions are Intra-governmental no check drawn transactions that are

generated by the billing activity at end of month. They are then transmitted to a central location to be distributed to the

accountable entity. Since this is an end of month process, the accountable entity does not receive the data until the next

month. Recons and suspense are also a category of undistributed. Recons are created when the cumulative disbursements and collections reported by the field entities on monthly reports do not equal cumulative amounts generated

from current month transactions. When differences occur between the field-level weekly and monthly reports, the

amount is suspensed until out of balances can be researched and corrected in subsequent months. The suspense category may also contain amounts that are not supported by voucher data, but have been reported to Treasury. Once

again, this is researched and corrected. Other miscellaneous posting errors can contribute to undistributed balances,

which are identified monthly and corrected at the appropriate location.

The Materiel Support Division currently has an unsupported balance of $48M. In FY02, the unsupported balance has

been stabilized for the most part. The accountability for this appropriation is shared between Denver and Columbus.

Denver is taking over accountability for the entire appropriation in FY03. This will bring all of the supporting information into Denver systems and will allow complete reconciliation. ISAG currently has an unsupported balance of $16M,

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SOF Line 15

Adjustments

AF TRANS 144 

DMAG (786,219)

ISAG (11,771)

SMAG (604,276)

Total ($1,402,123)

Statement of Financing 

Adjustments (in Thousands)
United States Air Force 

Notes to Principal Statements < Working Capital Fund 172

which is also stabilized. Research is being conducted with the Cleveland DFAS center to resolve the unsupported

amounts. Overall, the unsupported undistributed represents 10 percent of the total undistributed.

Performance measurements are in place to ensure timely processing of AFWCF transactions. In addition, new systems

were implemented in FY01 that should impact the time frames involved in processing transactions in future years, which

should decrease the total undistributed.
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Working Capital Fund Working Capital Fund

Consolidating and Consolidating and

Combining Statements Combining Statements
United States Air Force 

Consolidating and Combining Statements < Working Capital Fund 174

Consolidating Balance Sheet—Working Capital Fund

As of September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

Depot 

Maintenance

Supply 

Management

Information 

Services

ASSETS (Note 2) 

 Intragovernmental: 

 Fund Balance with Treasury (Note 3) 309,500 92,324 47,413

 Accounts Receivable (Note 5) 592,181 387,297 57,260

 Other Assets (Note 6) 0 2,584 0

 Total Intragovernmental Assets $901,681 $482,205 $104,673

 Cash and Other Monetary Assets (Note 7) 0 0 4

 Accounts Receivable (Note 5) 13,164 2,064 2

 Inventory and Related Property (Note 9) 2,086,779 11,905,180 0

 General Property, Plant and Equipment (Note 10) 1,050,180 237,896 32,531

 Other Assets (Note 6) 53,100 477,235 0

TOTAL ASSETS $4,104,904 $13,104,580 $137,210

LIABILITIES (Note 11)

 Intragovernmental: 

 Accounts Payable (Note 12) 200,209 362,580 619

 Other Liabilities (Note 15 & Note 16) 12,560 867 541

 Total Intragovernmental Liabilities $212,769 $363,447 $1,160

 Accounts Payable (Note 12) 15,551 1,759,490 136,821

 Military Retirement Benefits and Other Employment-Related 

 Actuarial Liabilities (Note 17) 214,329 22,424 10,997

 Other Liabilities (Note 15 and Note 16) 3,005,708 101,152 8,843

 TOTAL LIABILITIES $3,448,357 $2,246,513 $157,821

 NET POSITION 

 Cumulative Results of Operations 656,547 10,858,067 -20,611

 TOTAL NET POSITION $656,547 $10,858,067 -$20,611

 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION $4,104,904 $13,104,580 $137,210

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
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Transportation

Component 

Level

Combined 

Total

Intra-Entity 

Eliminations

2002 

Consolidated

2001 

Restated 

Consolidated

2001 

Consolidated

 

10,102 3,973 463,312 0 463,312 556,603 556,603

0 0 1,036,738 408,713 628,025 461,229 461,229

0 0 2,584 2,584 0 57,320 57,320

$10,102 $3,973 $1,502,634 $411,297 $1,091,337 $1,075,152 $1,075,152

0 0 4 0 4 0 0

617 0 15,847 0 15,847 105,290 105,290

0 0 13,991,959 0 13,991,959 12,685,228 11,056,384

202 0 1,320,809 0 1,320,809 1,258,047 1,258,047

0 0 530,335 0 530,335 468,474 468,474

$10,921 $3,973 $17,361,588 $411,297 $16,950,291 $15,592,191 $13,963,347

 

0 1 563,409 408,713 154,696 143,833 143,833

0 0 13,968 2,584 11,384 353,537 353,537

$0 $1 $577,377 $411,297 $166,080 $497,370 $497,370

1,973 -122,368 1,791,467 $ 0 1,791,467 1,328,019 1,328,019

0 0 247,750 0 247,750 242,137 242,137

0 35,426 3,151,129 0 3,151,129 3,111,789 3,111,789

$1,973 -$86,941 $5,767,723 $411,297 $5,356,426 $5,179,315 $5,179,315

 

8,948 90,914 11,593,865 0 11,593,865 10,412,876 8,784,032

$8,948 $90,914 $11,593,865 $ 0 $11,593,865 $10,412,876 $8,784,032

$10,921 $3,973 $17,361,588 $411,297 $16,950,291 $15,592,191 $13,963,347

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
United States Air Force 

Consolidating and Combining Statements < Working Capital Fund 176

Consolidating Statement of Net Cost—Working Capital Fund

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

Combined 

Total Eliminations

2002 

Consolidated

2001 

Restated 

Consolidated

2001 

Consolidated

PROGRAMS COST 

 Component Level

 Gross Costs With the Public -2,474 0 -2,474 0 0

 Total Net Cost -$2,474 $0 -$2,474 $0 $0

 Depot Maintenance

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 3,313,796 2,363,856 949,940 1,064,822 1,064,822

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -6,583,720 -2,708,680 -3,875,040 -3,365,647 -3,365,647

 Intragovernmental Net Costs -3,269,924 -344,824 -2,925,100 -2,300,825 -2,300,825

 Gross Costs With the Public 2,989,168 0 2,989,168 3,512,605 3,512,605

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -128,110 0 -128,110 -103,967 -103,967

 Net Costs With the Public 2,861,058 0 2,861,058 3,408,638 3,408,638

 Total Net Cost -$408,866 -$344,824 -$64,042 $1,107,813 $1,107,813

 Information Services

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 27,400 66 27,334 62,041 62,041

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -607,945 -152,949 -454,996 -408,013 -408,013

 Intragovernmental Net Costs -580,545 -152,883 -427,662 -345,972 -345,972

 Gross Costs With the Public 609,888 0 609,888 507,899 507,899

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -19,885 0 -19,885 0 0

 Net Costs With the Public 590,003 0 590,003 507,899 507,899

 Total Net Cost $9,458 -$152,883 $162,341 $161,927 $161,927

 Supply Management

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 6,719,246 2,832,417 3,886,829 5,540,632 5,540,632

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -8,912,075 -2,334,710 -6,577,365 -7,767,617 -7,767,617

 Intragovernmental Net Costs -2,192,829 497,707 -2,690,536 -2,226,985 -2,226,985

 Gross Costs With the Public 1,770,726 0 1,770,726 5,585,903 5,585,903

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -159,209 0 -159,209 -330,077 -330,077

 Net Costs With the Public 1,611,517 0 1,611,517 5,255,826 5,255,826

 Total Net Cost -$581,312 $497,707 -$1,079,019 $3,028,841 $3,028,841

 Transportation

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -820 0 -820 0 0

 Total Net Cost -$820 $0 -$820 $0 $0

 Total Program Costs

 Intragovernmental Gross Costs 10,060,442 5,196,339 4,864,103 6,667,495 6,667,495

 (Less: Intragovernmental Earned Revenue) -16,103,740 -5,196,339 -10,907,401 -11,541,277 -11,541,277

 Intragovernmental Net Costs -6,043,298 0 -6,043,298 -4,873,782 -4,873,782

 Gross Costs With the Public 5,367,308 0 5,367,308 7,977,563 9,606,407

 (Less: Earned Revenue From the Public) -308,024 0 -308,024 -434,044 -434,044

 Net Costs With the Public 5,059,284 0 5,059,284 7,543,519 9,172,363

NET COST OF OPERATIONS -$984,014 $0 -$984,014 $2,669,737 $4,298,581

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 19.
Consolidating Statement of Changes in Net Position—Working Capital Fund

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

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Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

BEGINNING BALANCES 217,215 0 8,447,879 0

Prior period adjustments (+/-) 0 0 1,628,844 0

BEGINNING BALANCES, ADJUSTED $217,215 $0 $10,076,723 $0

BUDGETARY FINANCING SOURCES 

 Appropriations received 0 3,100 0 29,786

 Appropriations used 3,100 -3,100 29,786 -29,786

 Other budgetary financing sources (+/-) 0 0 0 0

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 

 Transfers-in/out without reimbursement (+/-) -80,437 0 157,838 0

 Imputed financing from costs absorbed by others 107,803 0 12,408 0

TOTAL FINANCING SOURCES $30,466 $0 $200,032 $0

NET COST OF OPERATIONS (+/-) -408,866 0 -581,312 0

ENDING BALANCES $656,547 $0 $10,858,067 $0

Depot Maintenance Supply Management

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 20.
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Consolidating Statement of Changes in Net Position—Working Capital Fund

(Continued)

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

-18,144 0 48,642 0 88,440 0 8,784,032 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1,628,844 0

-$18,144 $0 $48,642 $0 $88,440 $0 $10,412,876 $0

 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32,886

0 0 0 0 0 0 32,886 -32,886

0 00 00 00 0

0 0 -40,515 0 0 0 36,886 0

6,992 0 0 0 0 0 127,203 0

$6,992 $0 -$40,515 $0 $0 $0 $196,975 $0

9,458 0 -820 0 -2,474 0 -984,014 0

-$20,610 $0 $8,947 $0 $90,914 $0 $11,593,865 $0

Information Services Transportation Component Level Combined Total

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 20.
Consolidating Statement of Changes in Net Position—Working Capital Fund

(Continued)

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Eliminations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

Cumulative 

Results of 

Operations

Unexpended 

Appropriations

0 8,784,032 0 16,474,636 0 16,474,636 0

0 1,628,844 0 -3,462,470 0 -3,462,470 0

$0 $10,412,876 $0 $13,012,166 $0 $13,012,166 $0

 0 

0 0 32,886 0 0 0 0

0 32,886 -32,886 8,375 0 8,375 0

0 0 0 -92,576 0

 0 

0 36,886 0 30,216 0 30,216 0

0 127,203 0 124,432 0 124,432 0

$0 $196,975 $0 $2,669,737 $0 $70,447 $0

0 -984,014 0 10,412,876 0 4,298,581 0

$0 $11,593,865 $0 $10,412,876 $0 $8,784,032 $0

2002 Consolidated Total Restated 2001 Consolidated 2001 Consolidated Total

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 20.
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Combining Statement of Budgetary Resources—Working Capital Fund

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

Budgetary

Non 

Budgetary Budgetary

Non 

Budgetary Budgetary

Non 

Budgetary

BUDGETARY RESOURCES

Budget Authority:

 Appropriations received $3,100 $0 $29,786 $0 $0 $0

 Contract authority $0 $0 $362,674 $0 $0 $0

Unobligated balance:

 Beginning of period $39,289 $0 $17,490 $0 $43,128 $0

 Net transfers, actual (+/-) $0 $0 $78,000 $0 $0 $0

Spending authority from offsetting collections:

 Earned

 Collected 6,668,865 0 8,549,499 0 617,074 0

 Receivable from Federal sources 61,155 0 (51,258) 0 10,760 0

 Change in unfilled customer orders

 Advance received (262,178) 0 0 0 0 0

 Without advance from Federal sources 559,256 0 38,894 0 (6,907) 0

 Subtotal $7,027,098 $0 $8,537,135 $0 $620,927 $0

Recoveries of prior year obligations 0 0 0 0 0 0

Permanently not available (24,490) 0 (104,868) 0 (12,728) 0

TOTAL BUDGETARY RESOURCES $7,044,997 $0 $8,920,217 $0 $651,327 $0

STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES

Obligations incurred: 

 Direct 3,100 0 29,786 0 0 0

 Reimbursable 6,867,541 0 8,861,145 0 645,090 0

 Subtotal 6,870,641 0 8,890,931 0 645,090 0

Unobligated balance: 

 Apportioned 174,357 0 29,286 0 6,238 0

 Exempt from apportionment 0 0 0 0 0 0

 Other available (1) 0 0 0 (1) 0

TOTAL STATUS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES $7,044,997 $0 $8,920,217 $0 $651,327 $0

RELATIONSHIP OF OBLIGATIONS TO OUTLAYS: 

Obligated Balance, Net – beginning of period 720,929 0 2,812,321 0 37,427 0

Obligated Balance, Net – end of period: 

 Accounts receivable (589,645) 0 (449,282) 0 (57,262) 0

 Unfilled customer order from Federal sources (2,442,056) 0 (1,150,833) 0 (205,913) 0

 Undelivered orders 1,149,293 0 4,380,637 0 163,885 0

 Accounts payable 2,171,441 0 467,866 0 146,824 0

Outlays: 

 Disbursements 6,682,128 0 8,467,227 0 631,129 0

 Collections (6,406,686) 0 (8,549,499) 0 (617,074) 0

 Subtotal 275,442 0 (82,272) 0 14,055 0

Less: Offsetting receipts 0 0 0 0 0 0

NET OUTLAYS $275,442 $0 -$82,272 $0 $14,055 $0

Depot Maintenance Supply Management Information Services

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
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Budgetary

Non 

Budgetary Budgetary

Non 

Budgetary Budgetary

Non 

Budgetary Budgetary

Non 

Budgetary Budgetary

Non 

Budgetary 

$0 $0 $0 $0 $32,886 $0 $8,375 $0 $8,375 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $362,674 $0 $503,037 $0 $503,037 $0

$2,825 $0 $88,440 $0 $191,172 $0 $55,603 $0 $55,603 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $78,000 $0 $65,500 $0 $65,500 $0

0 0 105 0 15,835,543 0 15,579,478 0 15,579,478 0

0 0 81,501 0 102,158 0 (765,824) 0 (765,824) 0

0 0 0 0 (262,178) 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 591,243 0 455,715 0 455,715 0

$0 $0 $81,606 $0 $16,266,766 $0 $15,269,369 $0 $15,269,369 $0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1,299 0 1,299 0

1,114 0 0 0 (140,972) 0 (10,001) 0 (10,001) 0

$3,939 $0 $170,046 $0 $16,790,526 $0 $15,893,182 $0 $15,893,182 $0

 

0 0 0 0 32,886 0 0 0 (2,124,484) 0

(1,114) 0 79,132 0 16,451,794 0 0 0 17,826,492 0

(1,114) 0 79,132 0 16,484,680 0 0 0 15,702,008 0

5,053 0 90,914 0 305,848 0 0 0 (8,987) 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200,161 0

0 0 0 0 (2) 0 0 0 0 0

$3,939 $0 $170,046 $0 $16,790,526 $0 $0 $0 $15,893,182 $0

 

7,400 0 (87,639) 0 3,490,438 0 0 0 2,791,001 0

 0 0 

(617) 0 35,426 0 (1,061,380) 0 0 0 (959,222) 0

0 0 0 0 (3,798,802) 0 0 0 (3,207,561) 0

4,807 0 0 0 5,698,622 0 0 0 5,312,691 0

1,973 0 (122,368) 0 2,665,736 0 0 0 2,344,528 0

 

123 0 (3,066) 0 15,777,541 0 0 0 15,311,380 0

0 0 (105) 0 (15,573,364) 0 0 0 (15,579,478) 0

123 0 (3,171) 0 204,177 0 0 0 (268,098) 0

0 00 00 00 00 0

$123 $0 -$3,171 $0 $204,177 $0 $0 $0 -$268,098 $0

Transportation Component Level 2002 Combined Total Restated 2001 Combined 2001 Combined Total

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 21.
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Combining Statement of Financing—Working Capital Fund

For the years ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 ($ in thousands)

Depot 

Maintenance

RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES 

Budgetary Resources Obligated 

 Obligations incurred 6,870,641

 Less: Spending authority from offsetting collections and recoveries (-) -7,027,096

Net obligations -156,455

Other Resources 

 Transfers in/out without reimbursement (+/-) 0

 Imputed financing from costs absorbed by others 107,803

 Other (+/-) 0

Net other resources used to finance activities 107,803

TOTAL RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ACTIVITIES -48,652

 

RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE ITEMS NOT PART OF NET COST OF OPERATIONS 

Change in budgetary resources obligated for goods, services and benefits ordered but not yet provided 

 Undelivered Orders (-) 47,562

 Unfilled Customer Orders 297,077

 Resources that finance the acquisition of assets -786,219

 Other (+/-) 0

 Total resources used to finance items not part of the net cost of operations -441,580

TOTAL RESOURCES USED TO FINANCE THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS -$490,232

COMPONENTS OF THE NET COST OF OPERATIONS THAT WILL NOT REQUIRE OR GENERATE 

RESOURCES IN THE CURRENT PERIOD:

 

Components Requiring or Generating Resources in Future Periods: 

 Other (+/-) 2,462

Total components of Net Cost of Operations that will require or generate resources in future periods 

2,462

COMPONENTS NOT REQUIRING OR GENERATING RESOURCES 

 Depreciation and amortization 78,906

 Revaluation of assets or liabilities (+/-) 0

 Other (+/-) 0

 Total components of Net Cost of Operations that will not require or generate resources 78,906

TOTAL COMPONENTS OF NET COST OF OPERATIONS THAT WILL NOT REQUIRE OR GENERATE 

RESOURCES IN THE CURRENT PERIOD $81,368

Net Cost of Operations -$408,864

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 22.
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Supply 

Management

Information 

Services Transportation

Component 

Level

2002 

Combined

2001 

Restated 

2001 

Combined

 

 

8,890,931 645,090 -1,114 79,132 16,484,680 15,702,007 15,702,007

-8,537,135 -620,927 0 -81,606 -16,266,764 -15,270,670 -15,270,670

353,796 24,163 -1,114 -2,474 217,916 431,337 431,337

 

0 0 0 0 0 -1,928 -1,928

12,408 6,992 0 0 127,203 124,432 124,432

0 -3 0 0 -3 0 0

12,408 6,989 0 0 127,200 122,504 122,504

366,204 31,152 -1,114 -2,474 345,116 553,841 553,841

 

-423,259 -10,728 496 0 -385,929 -173,540 -173,540

38,894 -6,907 0 0 329,064 455,715 455,715

-604,276 -11,771 -202 0 -1,402,468 1,512,295 3,141,139

0 0 0 0 0 126,043 126,043

-988,641 -29,406 294 0 -1,459,333 1,920,513 3,549,357

-$622,437 $1,746 -$820 -$2,474 -$1,114,217 $2,474,354 $4,103,198

 

3,140 11 0 0 5,613 43,246 43,246

3,140 11 0 0 5,613 43,246 43,246

 

37,986 7,698 0 0 124,590 145,844 145,844

0 0 0 0 0 3,901 3,901

0 0 0 0 0 2,392 2,392

37,986 7,698 0 0 124,590 152,137 152,137

$41,126 $7,709 $0 $0 $130,203 $195,383 $195,383

-$581,311 $9,455 -$820 -$2,474 -$984,014 $2,669,737 $4,298,581

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

See notes 1 and 22.
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Working Capital Fund Working Capital Fund

Required Supplementary Required Supplementary

Information Information
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Schedule, Part A

DoD Intra-governmental Asset Balances

($ in thousands)

Treasury 

Index

Fund Balance 

with Treasury

Accounts 

Receivable

Loans 

Receivable Investments Other

Executive Office of the President 11 $1

Department of Agriculture 12 $1

Department of Commerce 13 $18,512

Department of the Interior 14 $1

Department of Justice 15 $341

Navy General Fund 17 $12,878

Department of State 19 $18

Department of the Treasury 20 $463,311 $490

Army General Fund 21 $9,226

General Services Administration 47 $122

National Science Foundation 49 $9

Air Force General Fund 57 $453,277 $0

Department of Transportation 69 $1,133

Small Business Administration 73 $0

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 80 $1,223

Department of Energy 89 $14

US Army Corps of Engineers 96 $3

Other Defense Organizations General Funds 97 $42,761

Other Defense Organizations Working Capital Funds 97-4930 $79,869

Army Working Capital Fund 97-4930.001 $53 $0

Navy Working Capital Fund 97-4930.002 $8,095

Air Force Working Capital Fund 97-4930.003

Totals might not match reports TOTAL $463,311 $628,027 $0 $0 $0

Schedule, Part B

DoD Intra-governmental Entity Liabilities

($ in thousands)

Treasury 

Index

Accounts 

Payable 

Debts/

Borrowings 

from Other 

Agencies Other 

Navy General Fund 17 $341 $8

Army General Fund 21 $999 $0

Office of Personnel Management 24 $9,630

Air Force General Fund 57 $15,060 $1,600

Department of Transportation 69 $18

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 80 $0

Department of Energy 89 $0

Other Defense Organizations General Funds 97 $9,117 $4

Other Defense Organizations Working Capital Funds 97-4930 $119,710

Army Working Capital Fund 97-4930.001 $4,269 $0

Navy Working Capital Fund 97-4930.002 $5,199 $124

Totals might not match reports TOTAL $154,695 $0 $11,384
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Schedule, Part C

DoD Intra-governmental Revenue and Related Costs

($ in thousands)

Treasury 

Index

Earned 

Revenue

Executive Office of the President 11 $775

Department of Commerce 13 $133,236

Department of the Interior 14 $87

Department of Justice 15 $2,053

Navy General Fund 17 $153,814

Department of State 19 $254

Department of the Treasury 20 $696

Army General Fund 21 $65,577

General Services Administration 47 $590

National Science Foundation 49 $3

Air Force General Fund 57 $8,259,035

Department of Transportation 69 $8,457

Small Business Administration 73 $2

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 80 $5,828

Department of Energy 89 $185

US Army Corps of Engineers 96 $8

Other Defense Organizations General Funds 97 $1,169,656

Other Defense Organizations Working Capital Funds 97-4930 $900,924

Army Working Capital Fund 97-4930.001 $5,806

Navy Working Capital Fund 97-4930.002 $200,415

Totals might not match reports TOTAL $10,907,401

Schedule, Part E

DoD Intra-governmental non-exchange revenues

($ in thousands)

Treasury 

Index

Transfers

In 

Transfers

Out 

Air Force General Fund 57 $40,515

Other Defense Organizations Working Capital Funds 97-4930 $78,000 $599

Totals might not match reports TOTAL $78,000 $41,114
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INSPECTOR GENERAL

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

400 ARMY NAVY DRIVE

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22202-4704

January 6, 2003

MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

(FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPTROLLER)

SUBJECT: Independent Auditor’s Report on the Air Force Working Capital Fund Fiscal Year 2002 Principal Financial

Statements (Report No. D-2003-042)

The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended, requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to

audit the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Air Force Working Capital Fund as of September 30, 2002

and 2001; the related Consolidated Statements of Net Cost and Changes in Net Position; and the Combined

Statements of Financing1 and Budgetary Resources. These principal financial statements are the responsibility of Air

Force management. Air Force management is also responsible for implementing effective internal control and for complying with laws and regulations. We are also including the required reports on internal control and compliance with

laws and regulations.

Disclaimer of Opinion on the Financial Statements

The Air Force did not provide the financial statements on a timely basis in accordance with the terms of engagement. In

addition, as discussed in the Attachment, previously identified material weaknesses in internal control and instances of

noncompliance with laws and regulations continued to affect the current period. Because of those conditions, management acknowledged that the financial data reported to the financial statements were unreliable. These deficiencies

would have precluded an audit opinion. As a result, we were unable to complete required audit procedures. Therefore,

the scope of our work was not sufficient to enable us to express, and we do not express, an opinion on the referenced

financial statements and other information.2

Summary of Internal Control

In planning and performing our audit, we considered the Air Force internal control over financial reporting and compliance. We did this to determine our procedures for auditing the financial statements and to comply with Office of

Management and Budget guidance, but not to express an opinion on internal control. Accordingly, we do not express

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1 The Office of Management and Budget requires a Consolidated Statement of Financing, instead of the Combined Statement of

Financing prepared by the Air Force.

2 Other information includes Management’s Discussion and Analysis, the Required Supplementary Information, and Other

Accompanying Information.

A regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.

—Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 9
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an opinion on internal control over financial reporting and compliance because management acknowledged at the

beginning of our engagement that previously identified reportable conditions,3 all of which are material, continued to

exist and affect the current period. Therefore, we did not perform tests of Air Force internal control. See the Attachment

for details on material internal control weaknesses.4 A material weakness is a condition that precludes the entity’s internal control from providing reasonable assurance that misstatements, noncompliance, or losses that are material in relation to the financial statements would be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Our internal control work would not

necessarily disclose all material weaknesses.

Summary of Compliance With Laws and Regulations

Our work to determine compliance with selected provisions of the applicable laws and regulations was limited because

management acknowledged at the beginning of our engagement that previously reported instances of noncompliance

continue to exist and affect the current period. Therefore, we did not determine whether the Air Force was in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to financial reporting. See the Attachment for details on compliance with laws and regulations.

In order for DoD to comply with statutory reporting requirements and applicable financial systems requirements, the

Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer is developing a DoD-wide financial management

enterprise architecture. DoD anticipates developing and implementing the financial management enterprise architecture

by 2007. Until the architecture is developed and implemented, the Air Force will be unable to fully comply with the

statutory reporting requirements.

We caution that other noncompliance may have occurred and not been detected. Further, the results of our limited procedures may not be sufficient for other purposes. Our objective was not to express an opinion on compliance with

applicable laws and regulations.

Management Responsibility

Management is responsible for:

◗ preparing the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles,

◗ establishing, maintaining, and assessing internal control to provide reasonable assurance that the broad control

objectives of the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act of 1982 are met,

3 Reportable conditions are matters coming to the auditor’s attention that, in his or her judgment, should be communicated to management because they represent significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal control, which could adversely affect

the organization’s ability to initiate, record, process, and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in financial statements.

4 Section 1008(d) of the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense

to perform only the audit procedures required by generally accepted government auditing standards that are consistent with the representations made by management.

A regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.

—Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 9
◗ ensuring that Air Force Working Capital Fund financial management systems substantially comply with Federal

Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996 requirements, and

◗ complying with applicable laws and regulations.

David K. Steensma

Deputy Assistant Inspector General

for Auditing

Attachment

As stated

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Reports on Internal Control and Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Internal Control

Management is responsible for implementing effective internal control and for providing reasonable assurance that

accounting data are accumulated, recorded, and reported properly; and that assets are safeguarded. We did not perform tests of Air Force internal control over financial reporting and we did not obtain sufficient evidence to support or

express an opinion on internal control because management acknowledged at the beginning of our engagement that

material weaknesses identified in prior periods continued to exist and affect the current period.*

Previously identified reportable conditions, all of which are material, continue to exist in the following areas.

Financial Management Systems inancial Management Systems

◗ Supporting financial management systems did not substantially comply with Federal Financial Management Systems

Requirements to maintain adequate subsidiary records for audit trails in Air Force and supporting Defense Finance

and Accounting Service (DFAS) financial management systems, implement accounting systems with transaction-driven general ledgers, and provide adequate applications controls to critical Air Force feeder systems.

◗ The Air Force was unable to implement fully all elements of generally accepted accounting principles and Office of

Management and Budget Bulletin No. 01-09, “Form and Content of Agency Financial Statements,” September 25,

2001, due to limitations in the financial management processes and systems, including nonfinancial feeder systems

and processes.

Intragovernmental Eliminations Intragovernmental Eliminations

◗ To prepare reliable financial statements, transactions occurring between Components or activities within DoD or

between two or more Federal agencies must be eliminated. However, the Air Force could not accurately identify all

intragovernmental transactions by customer.

◗ The Air Force was unable to reconcile intragovernmental accounts receivable or accounts payable balances, or

reconcile intragovernmental revenue balances with its trading partners.

Accounting P Accounting Policies and P olicies and Practices ractices

◗ Air Force financial management systems were not transaction-driven for budgetary accounts, therefore, in some

cases, proprietary and statistical accounts were used to develop the Report on Budget Execution (SF 133) and the

Combined Statement of Budgetary Resources.

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* Section 1008(d) of the FY 2002 National Defense Authorization Act requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense

to perform only the audit procedures required by generally accepted government auditing standards that are consistent with the representations made by management.

Attachment
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◗ Air Force and DFAS personnel did not perform reconciliation and systems validations to verify the accuracy of

accounts receivable from foreign military sales, progress payments to contractors, and accounts payable from the

Materiel Support Division.

◗ Air Force Working Capital Fund resource managers did not always maintain adequate documentation or use transaction subsidiary ledgers and special journals to support recorded trial balance accounts.

◗ Management controls were not adequate to ensure that all accounting entries were proper and supported. The

DFAS Denver Center had mot implemented adequate procedures for ensuring that all journal vouchers are fully

supportable and documented.

Inventory Inventory

◗ Air Force supply management systems did not provide sufficient audit trails to confirm and value the in-transit

inventory reported as part of inventory held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

◗ Instead of using historical costs, the Air Force Working Capital Fund valued operating material and supplies based

on standard prices and inventory using latest acquisition cost. In addition, the consumption method was not always

used in accounting for the use of operating materials and supplies. Further, uncertainties existed regarding the existence and completeness of the quantities used to derive the balances reported in the financial statements for inventory and operating materials and supplies.

Revenue and Expense R evenue and Expense Recognition ecognition

◗ Air Force and DFAS personnel did not report Government-furnished equipment provided to depot maintenance

contractors at no charge to the Depot Maintenance Activity Group in accordance with SFFAS No. 6, “Accounting

for Property, Plant, and Equipment.”

◗ The Air Force did not recognize an allowance for estimated uncollectible amounts with other Federal agencies.

Property roperty, Plant, and Equipment , Plant, and Equipment

◗ Property, plant, and equipment values could not be verified.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Management is responsible for compliance with existing laws and regulations related to financial reporting. Our work

to determine compliance with selected provisions of the applicable laws and regulations was limited because management acknowledged at the beginning of our engagement that previously reported instances of noncompliance continue

to exist and affect the current period. Therefore, we did not determine whether the Air Force was in compliance with

selected provisions of all applicable laws and regulations related to financial reporting. Our objective was not to

express an opinion on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Statutory Financial Management Systems Reporting Requirements. The Air Force is required to comply with the following

financial management systems reporting requirements.

The Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996 requires DoD to establish and maintain financial management systems that comply substantially with the Federal Financial Management Systems Requirements, generally

accepted accounting principles, and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger at the transaction level. In addi-
tion, the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act of 1982 requires DoD to evaluate the systems and to annually report

whether those systems are in compliance with applicable requirements.

The Air Force acknowledged that many of its critical financial management and feeder systems did not comply substantially with the Federal Financial Management Systems Requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and the

U.S. Government Standard General Ledger at the transaction level. In an attempt to comply with statutory reporting

requirements and applicable financial systems requirements, DoD plans to develop a DoD-wide financial management

enterprise architecture. The architecture is intended to provide a “blueprint” of the Department’s financial management

systems and processes to initiate a comprehensive financial management reform effort. Until the architecture is developed, the Air Force will be unable to fully comply with statutory reporting requirements. Therefore, we did not perform

tests of compliance for these requirements.

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