Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-1619

DoD Seeks Public Comment on DFAS Information Collection Forms and Cost Data Reports

This opportunity concerns a Department of Defense (DoD) request for public comment on proposed information collections managed by the Office of the Secretary and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Secretary - Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection via DFAS forms, including: - Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay (DD Form 2293, OMB Number 0730-0008) - Certificate for Child Annuitant (DD Form 2828, OMB Control Number 0730-0011) - Cost and Software Data Report (CSDR) forms (DD Form 1921, DD 1921-1, DD 1921-2, DD 1921-5, DD 2794) - Purpose: To process court orders for division of military retired pay, alimony, child support, annuity claims, and to collect acquisition cost data from contractors and government entities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are being procured; the request is for public feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection - The DoD is seeking suggestions to minimize respondent burden, including through automation or technology - The forms support legal and financial processes for military personnel, former spouses, and annuitants, as well as acquisition cost reporting - No product procurement or OEM involvement; this is an information collection and feedback solicitation

Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), is announcing a proposed public information collection and seeking public comment. The collection involves forms such as the Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay (DD Form 2293) and the Certificate for Child Annuitant (DD Form 2828). The purpose is to gather necessary data to process court orders for division of military retired pay and to support incapacitation claims for annuities under the Retired Servicemans Family Protection Plan or Survivor Benefit Plan. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of the information collection, with a comment deadline of September 28, 2026.

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