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October 9, 2017
This revision of the DFPS Centralized Background Check Unit Operating Handbook was published on October 9, 2017. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Changes to System of Contract Operation and Reporting (SCOR) and COO Terminology (PATS 10437)
The items below are revised to reflect changes in terminology.
| Previous Term |
New Term |
|---|---|
Contract ID |
Agency Account ID |
associate commissioner of program operations |
chief operating officer |
See:
2330 Options for Contractors With Multiple PCS Contracts
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2411 Requesting a Background Check During Contract Execution
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2421 Completing a Fingerprint-Based Check
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2522 Conducting the Review