Annual TAOCO (COL) Refresher Training
Certifying Officers and Federal Law
1. What does Federal law say about certifying officers?
DoD must use them, and they always have full pecuniary liability.
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about negligence as it applies to a certifying ...
Annual TAOCO (COL) Refresher Training
Certifying Officers and Federal Law
1. What does Federal law say about certifying officers?
✅ DoD must use them, and they always have full pecuniary liability.
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about negligence as it applies to a certifying officer?
✅ A certifying officer is presumed negligent when there is a fiscal irregularity.
3. Which of the following is a TRUE statement about receipts when filing a claim for payment?
✅ Receipts are mandatory for all lodging and expenses of $75 or more.
4. What is a certifying officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability with regards to erroneous
payments?
✅ The full dollar value of the erroneous payment less any amount recovered from the traveler.
5. To whom would you forward a request for an advance decision when faced with a questionable
payment?
✅ To your Component's General Counsel or DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service).
6. 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.
7. What is the best way for a certifying officer to prevent pecuniary liability?
✅ By only certifying travel documents that are legal, proper, and correct.
8. Which of the following is TRUE about Departmental Accountable Officials?
✅ They provide information to certifying officers.
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