Certifying Officers and Pecuniary Liability
1. In most cases, serving which role will disqualify a person for appointment as a certifying officer?
✔️ A disbursing officer.
2. What is true about a certifying officer's pecuniary liability when an improper payment occurs?
✔️ The certifying officer always bears a presumption of negligence.
3. What is the best way for a certifying officer to prevent pecuniary liability?
✔️ By only certifying travel documents that are legal, proper, and correct.
4. 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.
5. 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 prove negligence.
6. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Departmental Accountable Officials regarding
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.
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7. Where would you select to review a DTS document?
✔️ Trips Awaiting Action.