FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICY MANUAL

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1. GENERAL.
Section V:
OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY
The appropriation Other Procurement, Navy (OPN), finances the
procurement, production, and modernization of equipment not otherwise
provided for. Such equipments range from the latest electronic sensors
required to update the naval forces, to trucks training equipment, and spare
parts. This equipment is an integral part of programs to improve the fleet
and shore establishment by expanding or maintaining existing capabilities
or replacing ineffective units.
2. APPROPRIATION LANGUAGE.
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act provides language for the
OPN appropriation as follows:
"For procurement, production and modernization of support equipment
and materials not otherwise provided for, Navy ordnance (except
ordnance for new aircraft, new ships, and ships authorized for
conversion); the purchase of not to exceed ______ passenger motor
vehicles of which ______ shall be for replacement only; expansion of
public and private plants, including the land necessary therefore, and
such lands and interests therein, may be acquired, and constructions
prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title; and procurement and
installation of equipment, appliances, and machine tools in public and
private plants; reserve plant and Government and contractor-owned
equipment layaway; $_____, to remain available until September 30,
20__: Provided, ..."
3. LIMITATIONS
a. Authorizing Legislation.
As specified in 10 U.S. Code 114, authorizing legislation is required
for Department of Defense appropriations for the acquisition of other
procurement items.
b. Time Limitations.
(1) Administrative.
Obligation targets are established for each program year starting
with 1 October of each fiscal year, at the budget activity level.
This limitation on the period of fund availability for obligation
purposes is designed to accelerate obligation performance and
reduce excessive carry-over of unobligated funds in accordance
Financial Management Policy
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