A U.S. Department of Defense agency responsible for finance and accounting services across the Department, including contract payments, military and civilian payroll, accounting operations, financial reporting, and debt management. DFAS processes payments to contractors for accepted invoices and receiving reports, typically through systems such as the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Contractors performing DoD contracts should understand DFAS’s role because timely submission of accurate invoices and supporting documentation is essential to ensure prompt payment and compliance with federal payment requirements
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
The US Department of Defense agency providing finance and accounting services, including contractor payments and payroll.
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