JP 3-05.1 Joint Special Operations Task Force Operations

Joint Special Operations Task Force Organizationk. Budget Officer(1) Functions. The budget officer is the CDRJSOTF’s financial manager and advisor.In lieu of a budget officer, the J-4 may perform this function. Financial management functionsinclude obtaining various obligation authorities, funds control, cost capturing, and cost reporting.(2) Responsibilities(a) Serve as principal financial management advisor to the CDRJSOTF and asfocal point for JSOTF financial management matters.(b) Establish JSOTF financial management responsibilities.(c) Ensure that established fiscal responsibility is maintained.(d) Provide estimates of resource requirements, budgetary guidance and fundcontrol to the JSOTF subordinate commands and the JFC as required. Provide actual and estimatedcost and resource requirements to the JFC. Is prepared to furnish the financial status of theoperation.(e) Establish fiscal controls to ensure the efficient use of resources. This mayinclude publishing procedures as necessary to address items such as ADPE and copierprocurement, local purchase thresholds, and the establishment of blanket purchase agreements.personnel.(f) Coordinate with the JSOTF J-1 on special pay and allowances for the JSOTF(g) Coordinate with the JSOTF J-4 on logistic requirements and support to ensurethat they complement the financial management responsibilities.(h) Coordinate with the SJA and/or legal advisor on fiscal and contract issues.(i) Coordinate with JSOTF HQ commandant on funding for internal JSOTFsustainment support funding.of contracts.(j) Coordinate with JSOTF or JFC contracting office/officer for the legal review(k) Obtain necessary advice from JSOTF SJA to ensure that expenditures complywith fiscal law and regulation.(l) Develop appendix 3 (Finance and Disbursing) to annex E (Personnel) toCDRJSOTF’s OPLANs, OPORDs, or supporting plans.II-25