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This response is based on the information provided. We suggest you discuss with your finance team, program manager and/or legal department as appropriate.
The Financial Management Regulation (FMR) 7000.14-R Volume 2A Chapter 1 Paragraph 010201 funding for cloud services would be considered an expense. Per the FMR 7000.14-R “Expenses are costs of resources consumed in operating and maintaining the Department of Defense.”
From a statutory/regulatory perspective, sustainment cloud services is properly categorized as an expense. Your query is not question of categorization, but one regarding who is responsible. We have no opinion on that, it is an Air Force determination.
To pursue the issue further your unit needs to involve your financial team, legal office, and program manager to make your case. We suggest you review the Air Force FY 2020 budget exhibits to determine who requested the funds (CAM or unit) to pay for cloud services or services that cloud is replacing.
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