TAOCO Initial COL Training
What is an AO, Approver, or Approver Delegate's status regarding travel documents in electronic travel
systems? - They are certifying officers when approving travel documents that contain payments,
and Departmental Accountable Officials at all other times
What is the best way for a certifying official to verify payments - By only certifying travel
documents that legal, proper, and correct
In most cases, serving which role will disqualify a person for appointment as a certifying officer? -
A disbursing officer.
What is meant by saying a proposed payment is "legal" - Simply that the payment is allowed by
Federal law and represented accurately..
When faced with a questionable payment, may you ask for additional supporting documentation? -
Yes, you may request such documentation from anyone involved in the travel process.
Which of the following IS a defense against pecuniary liability? - Followed established
procedures..
Which of the following is NOT true about certifying officers? - They provide information to
Departmental Accountable Officials.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Departmental Accountable Officials which regards to
pecuniary liability? - They bear no presumption of negligence and are only liable for the dollar
value of the erroneous payment that is attributable to their actions.
What is true about a certifying officer's pecuniary liability when an improper payment occurs? -
The certifying officer always bears a presumption of negligence
Which of the following is NOT a means of clearing a certifying officer's pecuniary liability? - The
certifying officer shows that the investigation failed to proved negligence
What is an AO, Approver, or Approver Delegate's status regarding travel documents in electronic travel
systems? - They are certifying officers when approving travel documents that contain payments,
and Departmental Accountable Officials at all other times
What is the best way for a certifying official to verify payments - By only certifying travel
documents that legal, proper, and correct
In most cases, serving which role will disqualify a person for appointment as a certifying officer? -
A disbursing officer.
What is meant by saying a proposed payment is "legal" - Simply that the payment is allowed by
Federal law and represented accurately..
When faced with a questionable payment, may you ask for additional supporting documentation? -
Yes, you may request such documentation from anyone involved in the travel process.
Which of the following IS a defense against pecuniary liability? - Followed established
procedures..
Which of the following is NOT true about certifying officers? - They provide information to
Departmental Accountable Officials.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Departmental Accountable Officials which regards to
pecuniary liability? - They bear no presumption of negligence and are only liable for the dollar
value of the erroneous payment that is attributable to their actions.
What is true about a certifying officer's pecuniary liability when an improper payment occurs? -
The certifying officer always bears a presumption of negligence
Which of the following is NOT a means of clearing a certifying officer's pecuniary liability? - The
certifying officer shows that the investigation failed to proved negligence
