AOCO Initial (Initial COL Training) Graded A+

AOCO Initial (Initial COL Training) Graded A+ 1. Bears presumption of negligence ️ CO Only - Certifying Officers are presumed negligent in cases of fiscal irregularities or improper payments. 2. Liability lifted if official repays Government ️ CO & DAO - Both COs and DAOs can have their liability removed if they repay the erroneous payment to the government. 3. Criteria for relief of liability: investigation didn't prove negligence ️ DAO Only - Only Departmental Accountable Officials can be relieved of liability if an investigation fails to establish negligence. 4. Liability is for full value of erroneous payment ️ CO Only - Certifying Officers face full pecuniary liability for any erroneous payments made. 5. Liability is limited by official's input ️ DAO Only - Departmental Accountable Officials have limited liability that may depend on their specific input and role. 6. Liability lifted if payee repays Government ️ CO & DAO - Similar to point 2, liability may be lifted for both COs and DAOs when the payee, such as the traveler, repays the erroneous payment. 7. Automatically liable when there's an erroneous payment ️ CO Only - Certifying Officers are automatically liable for erroneous payments they certify. 8. DFAS may grant relief of liability ️ CO & DAO - The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has the authority to grant relief from liability to both COs and DAOs under certain conditions. 9. Criteria for relief of liability: investigation proves lack of negligence ️ CO Only - Certifying Officers can achieve relief from liability if an investigation proves they were not negligent. 10. Found liable if investigation proves negligence ️ DAO Only - Departmental Accountable Officials can be found liable if an investigation proves that they w