What is the status of the AF Form 616, Fund Cite Authorization (FCA) when issued to a non-government employee?

The AF Form 616, Fund Cite Authorization, is specifically designed for use by government personnel for the purpose of certifying funds for expenditures. When this form is issued to a non-government employee, it loses its validity and cannot serve its intended purpose. The essence of the AF Form 616 relies on the authority vested in government employees to manage and authorize the use of government funds responsibly. Non-government employees do not have the authority to engage in financial transactions using this form, which means that any authorization provided to them is ineffective and unenforceable.

Therefore, the correct interpretation of the form's status when issued to a non-government employee is that it is not valid, as the fundamental predisposition of this authorization depends on the formalities and legal boundaries established around government financial operations.