ANNUAL TAOCO (COL) REFRESHER TRAINING
QUIZZES & ANS!!
What does Federal law say about certifying officers? Answer - DoD must use
them, and they always have full pecuniary liability.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about negligence as it applies to a
certifying officer? Answer - A certifying officer is presumed negligent when
there is a fiscal irregularity.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about receipts when filing a claim
for payment? Answer - Receipts are mandatory for all lodging and expenses of
$75 or more.
What is a certifying officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability with regards
to erroneous payments? Answer - The full dollar value of the erroneous
payment less any amount recovered from the traveler.
To whom would you forward a request for an advance decision when faced
with a questionable payment? Answer - To your Component's General Counsel
or DFAS
Which of the following is NOT a means of clearing a certifying officer's
pecuniary liability? Answer - The certifying officer shows that the investigation
failed to prove negligence.
What is the best way for a certifying officer to prevent pecuniary liability?
Answer - By only certifying travel documents that are legal, proper, and correct.
QUIZZES & ANS!!
What does Federal law say about certifying officers? Answer - DoD must use
them, and they always have full pecuniary liability.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about negligence as it applies to a
certifying officer? Answer - A certifying officer is presumed negligent when
there is a fiscal irregularity.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about receipts when filing a claim
for payment? Answer - Receipts are mandatory for all lodging and expenses of
$75 or more.
What is a certifying officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability with regards
to erroneous payments? Answer - The full dollar value of the erroneous
payment less any amount recovered from the traveler.
To whom would you forward a request for an advance decision when faced
with a questionable payment? Answer - To your Component's General Counsel
or DFAS
Which of the following is NOT a means of clearing a certifying officer's
pecuniary liability? Answer - The certifying officer shows that the investigation
failed to prove negligence.
What is the best way for a certifying officer to prevent pecuniary liability?
Answer - By only certifying travel documents that are legal, proper, and correct.
