TAOCO (ANNUAL COL REFRESHER) ASSESSMENT 30 WRITTEN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM SOLUTION
What is the primary purpose of certifying a DTS voucher or local voucher?
- ANS To allow payment of claimed expenses.
What is an Authorizing Official's status regarding travel documents in DTS? - ANS They are Certifying Officers when approving travel documents that contain payments, and Departmental Accountable Officials at all other times.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about receipts in DTS? - ANS Receipts are mandatory for all expenses of $75 or more and most lodging expenses.
Which of the following IS a defense against pecuniary liability? - ANS Followed established procedures
Which of the following statements is NOT true about reflecting leave in DTS? - ANS DTS is not a leave-approving system, so there is no need to reflect leave in DTS.
Which of the following forms should be used to appoint a Certifying Officer or Departmental Accountable Official? - ANS DD Form 577
Which of the following is the best definition of pecuniary liability? -
ANS The responsibility to repay the Government for fiscal irregularities.
What is a Certifying Officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability with regards to erroneous payments? - ANS Limited to the dollar value of the erroneous payment that the investigation attributes to the Certifying Officer's actions.
Which of the following is NOT a means of clearing a Certifying Officer's pecuniary liability? - ANS The Certifying Officer shows that the investigation failed to prove negligence
What is the purpose of the DTS Pre-Audit Trip screen? - ANS It allows the traveler to justify questionable expense items.
What is the best way for a Certifying Officer to prevent pecuniary liability? - ANS By only certifying travel documents that are legal, proper, and correct.
Who is responsible for convening an investigation when an erroneous payment is discovered? - ANS The CO's commander or director
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