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USAFAI 51-601 — Usaf Academy Management And Use Of Gift Funds

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesUSAFAI
Publication date2024-05-03 (2.4 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRUSAFA
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

What changed in this edition

This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Major changes include: 1) clarifies the status of gift funds as appropriated funds; 2) mandates the use of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) for gift fund expenditures; 3) mandates compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) when purcha sing with gift funds; 4) eliminates HQ USAFA/JA legal review for listed recurring events; 5) allows Mission Element leaders to approve honoraria up to $5,000; 6) raises the per person meal limit to $65 and the per person beverage limit to $10; 7) mandates use of Mitchell Hall funds for cadet food before use of gift funds for cadet food. 1. Acceptance Authority.............................................................................................. 2 2. Gift Fund Management............................................................................................ 3 3. Guidance for Using Gift Funds................................................................................ 4 4. Gift Opportunities Process....................................................................................... 8 5. Process for Obtaining Approval, Obligating, and Expending Gift Funds............... 9

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