The Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury, established in 2012 through the consolidation of the Financial Management Service and the Bureau of the Public Debt. The agency is responsible for managing the U.S. government’s accounting, central payment systems, and public debt. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with major operations in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the Bureau manages federal government accounts and the government’s collections and deposits. The BFS is tasked with several critical functions, including disbursing payments for federal agencies, collecting delinquent debt, providing government-wide accounting and reporting services, and managing the collection and investment of federal revenue. The agency also oversees the sale and redemption of U.S. Treasury securities and administers the Treasury Direct system, which allows individuals to purchase government securities directly. The Bureau plays a vital role in implementing the federal government’s financial management vision and maintaining its financial infrastructure. It processes millions of federal payments annually, including Social Security benefits, tax refunds, and veterans’ benefits. The agency also produces several key financial reports, including the Daily Treasury Statement and the Monthly Treasury Statement, which provide detailed information about the government’s financial operations.