The Defense Finance and Accounting Service of the Department of Defense has announced a proposed collection of public information in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are seeking public comments on whether this information collection is necessary and if it can be improved. This collection involves gathering signatures and details needed to process death gratuity payments to designated beneficiaries or next-of-kin of deceased service members. Public comments must be submitted by April 1, 2021, through the official eRulemaking Portal.
Simple Explanation
The Defense Department wants to collect information from people to help pay money to the families of soldiers who have died, and they want to know if this is a good idea and how to make it better. They are asking people to say what they think by writing online before April 1, 2021.