What is the main objective of certifying a DTS or local voucher? - ANSWER
To facilitate the payment of claimed expenditures.
What is the status of an Authorising Official's travel documentation in DTS? -
ANSWER They are Certifying Officers when approving travel documents
containing payments and Departmental Accountable Officials otherwise.
Which of the following is a true statement about DTS receipts? - ANSWER
Receipts are required for any expenses of $75 or more, including most lodging
expenses.
Which of the following is a defence to pecuniary liability? - ANSWER
Followed established processes.
Which of the following claims concerning reflecting leave in DTS is incorrect?
- ANSWER DTS is not a leave-approving system, hence there is no need to
record leave in DTS.
Which of the following forms should be used when appointing a Certifying
Officer or Departmental Accountable Official? - Answer DD Form 577
What is the appropriate definition of pecuniary liability? - ANSWER The
responsibility to reimburse the government for budgetary violations.
, What is a Certifying Officer's maximum financial liability for erroneous
payments? - ANSWER Limited to the dollar amount of the erroneous payment
that the investigation links to the Certifying Officer's actions.
Which of the following is NOT a method of releasing a Certifying Officer's
financial liability? - ANSWER The Certifying Officer demonstrates that the
investigation failed to establish fault.
What is the purpose of the DTS Pre-Audit Trip Screen? - ANSWER It permits
the traveler to excuse questionable expenses.
What is the best method for a Certifying Officer to avoid financial liability? -
ANSWER: Only certify travel documents that are legal, lawful, and correct.
Who is in charge of launching an investigation when an erroneous payment is
discovered? - ANSWER CO's commander or director
What does federal law say about Departmentally Accountable Officials? -
ANSWER The DoD may employ them; if so, they will only be liable for a
limited amount of money.
What does the federal law say about Certifying Officers? - ANSWER The DoD
must use them, and they bear full financial accountability.
When presented with a suspicious payment, may you request extra supporting
documentation? - ANSWER Yes, you may seek this documents from anyone
involved in the trip process.
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