DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY  2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON  WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800	2/11/1999

MEMORANDUM FOR :

DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
(INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS)
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

SUBJECT :

Release of LSC and CAS Financial Data

REFERENCE :

1. SAF/IAX Memorandum, 22 Oct 98, same subject

Referenced memorandum requested approval to release Logistics Support Charge (LSC and Contract Administration Services (CAS) costs to customers on a routine basis. Current requirements in the Security Assistance Management manual (SAMM( (Chapter 13, paragraph 130701.B) and the Financial Management Regulation (FMR) (Chapter 7, paragraph 070102.C.) state that this type of information will not normally be provided unless DSCA has authorized its release.

Effective immediately information on LSC and CAS cost priced or charged to FMS customers may be provided to customers who request such information without seeking DSCA approval. Whenever such data is provided, please furnish a copy to the applicable country finance manager in DSCA/COMP-FM. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding what financial information may or may not be appropriate to provide to a foreign customer, please contact Beth Baker (703) 601-3737.

James A. McQuality
Comptroller

CC :

Navy IPO
SAUS-IA-DSZ
DFAS-DE/I
OUSD(C)-MI
DISAM
DSCA-DLO