It is suggested that each Bureau Finance Office take the lead in establishing the processes described in Attachment 2 and coordinate with their respective Procurement and Personnel Offices.
Some bureaus already have some or all of the suggested procedures in place.
However, if not, it is recommended that the procedures outlined be implemented to facilitate implementation of the EFT requirements and to provide consistency throughout the Department. The Departmental EFT Policy and this FAM were coordinated with the Departmental Offices of Personnel and Acquisition and Property Management. Moreover, the interim and final rules issued by the U.S. Treasury were published in the Federal Register with ample opportunity for public comment.