The Financial Accounting Division provides timely processing of payment transactions to vendors, employees and other Government entities. The Financial Accounting Division processes these transactions in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act and performance guidelines provided by Office of Management and Budget, Treasury, Department of Commerce and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Specific functions are as follows:

• Vendor Payments - Process vendor invoices in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act.
• Interagency Transaction Processing - IPAC transactions and transactions reported by other agencies on their SF-224s (i.e., 6653 transactions).
• Travel Reimbursements - Process travel vouchers for employees upon completion of governmental travel.
• Imprest Fund - Reimburse employees for miscellaneous "out-of-pocket" expenses incurred on the USPTO’s behalf.

The Financial Accounting Division also provides customer service to the numerous program offices throughout the USPTO:

• Public Transit Subsidy Program - Provide Metrochek farecards to qualified employees to promote the use of public transportation.
• Travel Support Services - Obtain passports, tickets, visas, etc. for USPTO employees going on governmental travel.
• Patent and Trademark Depository Library Program - Provide guidance to program offices on the financial aspects of this program.

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