By Eric Ottinger on Monday, May 07, 2001 - 11:24 am:

One of my contractors has reported that DFAS has rejected a voucher because the voucher did not specify ACRNs.  Has anyone else had the same experience?  What, specifically, does DFAS want to see on the voucher?

Eric

By Anonymous on Tuesday, May 08, 2001 - 07:51 am:

Only God knows. Even DFAS isn't sure.

By Anonymous on Tuesday, May 08, 2001 - 07:52 am:

What is ACRN?

By Anonymous on Tuesday, May 08, 2001 - 08:04 am:

An ACRN is a Accounting Classification Reference Number, a 2-position control code used in all DCMA administered contracts. It relates to the long line of accounting found elsewhere in the contract.

By Eric Ottinger on Tuesday, May 08, 2001 - 11:48 am:

Anon & Anon,

See DFARS 204.7107 "Contract accounting classification reference number (ACRN)."  The ACRN is simply a shorthand for the funding line.  In my experience, ACRNs are ususally included with the funding line as follows: AA: 9700400 2520 ...

Eric