R 151620Z DEC 25 MARADMIN 599/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC PR WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/2026 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM// POC1/E.J. PORTER/LTCOL/RBE/703-614-6993/[email protected] POC2/A.J. MALLO/LTCOL/RFD/703-693-9823/ [email protected] POC3/M.C. SEIBERT/CAPT/SDI/703-571-7573/[email protected] POC4/G.J. MILLER/MSGT/RBE/703-692-4969/[email protected] GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This message announces the 2026 Financial  Management Professional Development Program from 26 to 30  January, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. 2. Background. The Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources  (DC P&R) serves as the principal advisor to the Commandant of  the Marine Corps (CMC) on all financial matters and serves as  CMC’s principal spokesperson on USMC program and budget matters throughout the Department of the Navy (DON) and the Department  of War (DoW). The Marine Corps financial environment is  constantly evolving, driven by new regulations, emerging  technologies, and the ever-changing operational demands of a  modern force. The Financial Management Professional Development  Program is designed to address these dynamic challenges,  providing a critical forum for military and civilian financial managers across the Marine Corps to collaborate, share best  practices, and receive up-to-date training. The Financial  Management Professional Development Program offers a unique  opportunity to foster a deeper understanding of current and  future financial policies, improve efficiency in business  practices, and enhance the overall financial stewardship  within the Marine Corps. By bringing together diverse  perspectives and expertise, this program aims to strengthen  the financial foundation that supports the Marine Corps'  mission readiness, operational responsiveness, and audit  success. 3. Mission. From 26 to 30 January, 2026, DC P&R will host a  Financial Management Professional Development Program in  Arlington, Virginia to address dynamic financial challenges  and to provide a crucial forum for Marine Corps financial  managers to discuss Defense Agencies Initiatives (DAI) related  issues, identify process improvements, collaborate on best  practices, and receive up-to-date training. 4. Agenda Design. The agenda is built around five main Lines of Effort (LOE) that collectively drive improvement across the  Marine Corps’ financial management enterprise.  4.a. LOE 1: Executive Leadership Forum: Provides an opportunity for General Officers/Senior Executive Service across key business areas to provide strategic direction and professional development insights to frame the current and future state of financial  management.  4.b. LOE 2: DAI Data Governance Board: Addresses system performance, data accuracy, and opportunities to streamline processes and configuration.  4.c LOE 3: Budgeting and Execution Forum: Focuses on strengthening execution through improved processes, aligned priorities, and  expert-led training.  4.d. LOE 4: Fiscal Division will update the force on audit progress, internal controls, and disbursing operations.  4.e. LOE 5: Provides DAI L2 commands as well as finance/disbursing  offices an opportunity to share successes, challenges, and trends to enhance communication, surface issues, and drive enterprise-wide process improvement. 5. Output. Upon completion of the Financial Management Professional Development Program, deliverables include an O-6 Informational  Brief and a General Officer/Senior Executive Service level plan  of action and milestones (POA&M) detailing the remaining actions required for action items presented and produced during the program.  6. Coordinating Instructions 6a. Assistant Deputy Commandant, Resources will lead all coordination efforts, to include location planning, agenda development, and  confirmation of briefers and invitees. As part of a collaborative  forum, DAI L2 through L4 representatives will be requested to brief  their priority issues, points of interest, and any concerns requiring enterprise attention. 6b. Due to limited venue seating, DAI L2 commands will coordinate  registration efforts across their L3 and L4 organizations to  prioritize attendance while ensuring balanced representation of  civilians and Marines across the Marine Corps. Please adhere to the  following available allocations per DAI L2 commands.  6b.1. Attendee Allocations (read in two columns) MCRC: 4 MCSC: 11 TECOM: 10 MCRD PI, Finance Office: 2 MCRD SD, Finance Office: 2 MARFORPAC: 4 I MEF: 4 1st MARDIV: 2 1st MLG: 2 3d MAW:2 1st MLG Disbursing Office: 2 III MEF: 3 3rd MARDIV: 2 3rd MLG: 2 1st MAW: 2 3rd MLG Disbursing Office: 2 MARCENT: 3  MARFOREUR/AF: 4 MARFORRES: 4  MARFORCOM: 5 II MEF: 5 2nd MARDIV: 2 2nd MLG: 2 2nd MAW: 2 2nd MLG Disbursing Office: 2 MARSOC: 4 MARFORCYBER: 3 MANPOWER: 1  DC P&R (DAI L1): 12 LOGCOM: 7 MCICOM: 13  HQMC-COMPT: 14 FMS, MCCSSS: 3 MCB Quantico, Finance Office: 2 6c. All participants will submit their rank, name, NIPR email,  and command organization at the following link:  https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2kzE9MYYs EaA8uKQByRE_f4ENvBz1nNLlffjorOKHD1UMDZUMkFPSjdVQlRZSURMN05FWjQ4 NU4wWi4u, no later than Wednesday, 10 Jan 2026.  6d. A detailed agenda, schedule, and welcome-aboard materials will be provided to all registered attendees upon completion of the registration period.  7. Administration and Logistics 7a. If in-person attendance is not feasible, virtual participation  will be authorized via Teams. 7b. The Financial Management Professional Development Program will be conducted at CGI Headquarters, 1000 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201. Facility business hours are 0800–1700 EST. 7c. Uniform for the is casual business attire for military and  civilian personnel.  7d. Attendees should bring laptops to facilitate breakout groups  exercises.   7e. TAD Funding: Participants executing TAD orders will use parent command funding.  7f. Travel days will be 25 and 31 Jan. 7g. Continuing Resolution funding ends on 30 Jan, and the Financial Management Professional Development Program will have already  concluded. Any lapse in appropriation will present low risk to  attendees, as 31 Jan is already designated as a travel day.  7h. Continuing Educations Training credits will be available to  all virtual and in person attendees.  7i. Civilian attendees are reminded that established policies  governing the approval of civilian exempted travel remain in effect. 8. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.  9. Release authorized by SES Mr. Edward C. Gardiner, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources.//