Defense Finance and Accounting Service Debt and Claims Management Center
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service Debt and Claims Management Center (DCMC) manages financial obligations related to military and civilian personnel within the Department of Defense.
Mission
The mission of the DCMC is to efficiently and fairly manage debts and claims for the Department of Defense. It focuses on collecting delinquent debts from current and former service members and civilians, resolving overpayments, and ensuring that all financial transactions involving debt and claims are processed with precision, transparency, and in compliance with legal standards.
Parent organization
DCMC operates under the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), which is part of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Legislation
The DCMC was established by DFAS through administrative action and does not have specific legislation linked to its creation.
Partners
- Various DoD branches for debt referral
- Other DFAS departments for financial coordination
Number of employees
The specific number of employees for the DCMC is not publicly detailed.
Organization structure
- Debt Collection Division specializes in recovering debts owed to DoD.
- Claims Adjudication manages the review and settlement of claims and overpayment disputes.
- Customer Service engages with individuals to resolve inquiries and disputes.
List of programs
- Debt Collection Services for Military and Civilian Personnel
- Overpayment Recovery Initiatives
- Debt Settlement and Payment Plans
- Claims Processing for Various Financial Discrepancies
Last total enacted budget
The budget specifics for the DCMC are not separately published as they are included in the broader DFAS budget.
Leader
The DCMC is led by a Director.
Services provided
The DCMC provides services that include the collection of debts owed to the DoD, processing claims for overpayments, offering payment arrangements, and resolving disputes related to financial obligations. It ensures that all actions are taken in accordance with federal debt collection laws, providing support and guidance to those who owe money to the DoD.
Regulations overseen
While the DCMC does not directly oversee regulations, it operates under the auspices of federal laws and DoD regulations concerning debt collection, including adherence to practices outlined in the Debt Collection Improvement Act.
Headquarters address
8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249
Website
https://www.dfas.mil/debtandclaims/
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the DCMC; for related information, see wikipedia:Defense Finance and Accounting Service.