§2695 Administrative services

Summary

Federal agencies that work on foreign affairs can agree to share and combine their office services if doing so will save money and work better. The State Department and the other agency leaders can move the needed jobs, staff, equipment, records, and funds into one place, but they need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Any agreement must say how the agency getting the service will pay or advance money to the agency providing it so the cost is covered. Agencies that get services from the State Department must pay quickly, either in advance or by repaying costs. The State Department will send a bill. If an agency still owes money 90 days after being billed, it will be warned that services could stop if the debt is not paid within 180 days after that warning. If services are stopped or ended, the agency that caused it pays the extra costs. The Secretary of State can delay stopping services if they are needed to protect life or the safety of U.S. government property. Any delay can last up to one year and can be renewed.