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OPNAVINST 4440.26C CH-1 — ACCOUNTABILITY AND MANAGEMENT OF OPERATING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES & GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

OPNAVINST 4440.26C CH-1 is listed as current Current
in the DON Issuances (DONI) catalog as of our last index refresh (2026-08-23). Status is mirrored from that catalog, re-checked weekly — every change is logged.
BranchU.S. Navy
SeriesOPNAVINST
Publication date2025-05-06 (1.3 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRN4
Source of recordDON Issuances (DONI)

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What this publication covers

This instruction governs the accountability, management and reporting of OM&S and GFP, per respective references (d) and (e), under the cognizance of the Chief of Naval Operations. b. Decisions affecting USN logistics functions relating to GFP and OM&S accountability, management and reporting are the responsibility of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Installations and Logistics (CNO N4). 6 May 2025 2a c. Segregation of duties must be established during the receipt and acceptance of OM&S. Segregation of duties must apply to the physical receipt and acceptance of material as defined in subparagraph 6a(1). For procurements, there must be, at a minimum, two individuals performing receipt and acceptance of OM&S unless an exemption is granted. Individuals authorized to receipt OM&S must have the role assigned by the local chain of command and will initially sign for delivery.
This instruction applies to the USN to include, but is not limited to Budget Submitting Offices (BSO), Program Executive Offices (PEO), Operational Forces and United States Government (USG) agencies that perform the functions in this instruction on behalf of the USN. The USN and USG agencies must include appropriate contract clauses and language to ensure contractor facilities align with USN policy.
— OPNAVINST 4440.26C CH-1, paragraph 3, p.3

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