Defense Property Accountability System

The Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) is an asset management solution used by the Department of Defense to comply with financial reporting regulations and maintain a clean audit history. Managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, DPAS integrates accountability, utilization, maintenance, and warehouse capabilities for a comprehensive approach to asset management. Its primary goal is to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of asset tracking across categories such as General Equipment, Real Property, and Internal Use Software.

A key objective of DPAS is to improve its functionality through technical refreshes and system enhancements. These efforts aim to increase scalability, upgrade processes, reduce sustainment costs, and improve user experience. The program plans to incorporate numerous System Change Requests submitted by various DoD components. The technical refresh will ensure that accounting transactions for equipment assets align with current property accountability processes.

The program also focuses on achieving seamless integration across all modules of DPAS to enhance user experience and improve financial reporting of assets. This includes modifications that allow all modules to operate cohesively. Another significant goal is to achieve an unmodified opinion for the SSAE 18 audit by refining accounting transaction logic across all modules. These enhancements are intended to optimize current operations and facilitate the transition from legacy systems as DPAS assimilates their functionalities.

In terms of development strategy, DPAS has engaged Leidos Inc., based in Camp Hill, PA, for several phases of its development work. Ongoing projects include various versions of DPAS development aimed at refining system capabilities and addressing process gaps as they are identified. Adjustments reflect a strategic prioritization within the DoD to align resources with higher priorities while continuing the advancement of DPAS capabilities.