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Inspectors General Checklist PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 1700.37

This checklist applies to all levels of command Air, Ground, Logistics, and Installations with 75 or more assigned personnel.

Functional Area Sponsor: HQMC Marine Name of Command and Family Programs Division Subject Matter Expert: Ms. Jessica Date Perdew (DSN) 278-6545 (COML) 703-432-6545 Inspector Final Assessment Revised: 1 January 2017 Discrepancies: Findings: Overall Comments: Place Here

Subsection 1 – UNIT-SPECIFIC PROGRAM (All Marine Corps units with more than 75 personnel)

0101 Does the unit have a trained and command appointed Command Financial Specialist (CFS)? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(11)(b) Result Comments 0102 Does the CFS use only authorized financial resources? Reference: MCO 1700.37, encl (2), par 2b Result Comments 0103 Do new join Marines attend the Personal Readiness Seminar (PRS) within three months of arrival at their first permanent duty station or Reserve Training Center? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(11)(e) Result Comments 0104 Does the CFS provide assistance in the development of Extended Absence Financial Plans, Family Care Plans, pre and post deployment financial briefs, and the financial requirements for overseas screening? Reference: MCO 1700.37, encl (2), par 2j Result Comments

Subsection 2 – RECRUITING COMMAND (MCRC District Headquarters) 0201 Does the District Headquarters have a trained and appointed CFS? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(5) This checklist outlines the general elements needed for the day-to-day administration and operations of this function area. Additionally, this checklist provides guidelines for internal evaluations and standardized criteria for the conduct of inspections. Commands must also fully comply with all applicable references.

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Subsection 3 – INSTALLATION COMMANDERS 0301 Are PFMP activities executed only by local PFMP staff, CFS, or other authorized financial resources? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(9)(e) Result Comments 0302 Does the PFMP staff have adequate private counseling space? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(10)(b) Result Comments 0303 Does the PFMP staff have access to facilities with internet connected computers? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(10)(b) Result Comments 0304 Does the PFMP staff ensure individual client files are neither created nor maintained? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(10)(c) Result Comments 0305 Have the Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) staff or other Marine and Family Programs personnel who conduct basic financial education and training completed the CFS course? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(10)(d)(1) Result Comments 0306 Are the PFMP staff or P&PD staff who conduct financial counseling or advanced financial education complying with certification requirements? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(10)(d)(2) Result Comments 0307 Are PFMP Forums conducted at least semi-annually? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(10)(l) Result Comments 0308 Are PFM clients provided the limits of confidentiality prior to beginning a counseling session? Reference: MCO 1700.37, enclosure (4), par 1c Result Comments

This checklist outlines the general elements needed for the day-to-day administration and operations of this function area. Additionally, this checklist provides guidelines for internal evaluations and standardized criteria for the conduct of inspections. Commands must also fully comply with all applicable references.

of 3 0309 When used, are authorized financial resources monitored for the duration of their presentations? Reference: MCO 1700.37, par 3b(10)(g) Result Comments

This checklist outlines the general elements needed for the day-to-day administration and operations of this function area. Additionally, this checklist provides guidelines for internal evaluations and standardized criteria for the conduct of inspections. Commands must also fully comply with all applicable references.