DSCA Policy Memo 24-03, Updates for Pen and Ink Change Guidance in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapters 5 and 6 has been posted.

Effective Immediately, this memorandum updates Pen and Ink change guidance in SAMM Chapter 5 and Chapter 6. The new policy does not allow Implementing Agencies (IA) to change the initial deposit or payment schedules without DSCA approval. Country Finance Directors (CFD) will now approve all initial deposit and payment schedule changes.

This memo updates:

• C5.4.15. Pen and Ink Changes.
• C5.4.15.2. Minor Changes.
• C5.4.15.3. Major Changes.
• C6.7.1.6. Pen and Ink Changes to Amendments.
• C6.7.1.6.2. Minor Changes to Amendments.
• C6.7.1.6.3. Major Changes to Amendments.