New DOD policy affects future allotments Published Dec. 15, 2014 By Airman 1st Class Stephan Coleman 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The Defense Department financial management regulation will be amended to prohibit the use of certain allotments Jan. 1, 2015. The policy change prohibits new allotments for the purpose of purchasing, leasing or renting personal property. Existing allotments will not be affected. "They're getting rid of these types of allotments to minimize people giving out personal identifying information," said Staff Sgt. Joanna Jackson, 81st Comptroller Squadron. "Many of the same allotments will be available; personnel just won't be able to pay through certain direct routes." For instance, direct payments to a car or motorcycle dealership; to pay off appliances or household goods; and for electronics or other consumer items will no longer be allowed. This policy change will not affect allotments made to savings accounts, in support of dependants, for insurance premiums, for mortgage or rent payments, and for Combined Federal Campaign contributions, said 1st Lt. Christian Torres, 81st CPTS. Also, the change to policy will not be retroactive. "If someone is already paying for a vehicle with an allotment, they're good," said Torres. "Their allotments won't be affected." These changes only affect future allotments, but still allow options for paying bills easily. "You will still be able to set up savings allotments to yourself and then pay bills normally," said Jackson. The policy has been changed for several reasons as determined by a Comptroller interagency team directed by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in June, 2013. Ultimately, this change was implemented to improve service member protections without significantly reducing the flexibility of overall allotments. Minimizing the sharing of account numbers and other PII affords additional protection to all active duty service members and their families.