The purposes of the DGARS are to provide uniform policies and procedures for DoD Components' awards, in order to meet DoD needs for:
(a) Efficient program execution, effective program oversight, and proper stewardship of Federal funds.
(b) Compliance with relevant statutes; Executive orders; and applicable guidance, such as Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars.
(c) Collection from DoD Components, retention, and dissemination of management and fiscal data related to awards.