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What clears a certifying officer of pecuniary liability?
The recipient of the erroneous payment repays it to the Government.
Should a post-payment reviewer discover an erroneous payment who do they notify next?
The Certifying Officer's commander or director
What is a certifying officers maxmum level of pecuniary liability with regards to erroneous payments?
A certifying officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability for erroneous payments typically aligns with the amount of the erroneous payment made. This liability can arise when a certifying officer certifies a payment without having sufficient evidence to support its legality or appropriateness. While the specific limits can vary depending on the regulations and policies in place, generally, certifying officers may be held liable for the full amount of the erroneous payment if it results from their negligence or failure to follow proper procedures.
What are the two types of fraud that may lead to an erroneous payment In the Purchase Card program?
third party and government
If there is an erroneous payment then the certifying officer is presumed?
If there is an erroneous payment, the certifying officer is presumed to have acted negligently in their duties. This presumption holds the officer responsible for the oversight, potentially leading to disciplinary actions or financial liability. It emphasizes the importance of thorough review and accuracy in certifying payments to prevent such errors.
What is the civil penalty for accountable officials according to 31 USC 3802?
$5,000.00 and twice the full amount of the erroneous payment
When is a certifying officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability with regards to erroneous payments?
A certifying officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability for erroneous payments is typically limited to the amount of the erroneous payment or the salary of the employee at the time the improper payment was made, whichever is less. This liability can vary based on agency policy and specific circumstances.
Who is responsible for convening an investigation when a post-payment reviewer discovers an erroneous payment?
The Certifying Officer's commander or director
Who is responsible for convening an investigation when a post-payment reviewed discovers an erroneous payment?
The Certifying Officer's commander or director
Who is responsible for convening a investigation when a post payment reviewer discovers an erroneous payment?
The Certifying Officer's commander or director
Who is responsible for convening an investigation when a post payment reviewer discovers an erroneous payment?
The Certifying Officer's commander or director
In all cases of erroneous payment resulting from their certification certifying officers are presumed to be?
negligent
What clears a certifying officer of pecuniary liability?
The recipient of the erroneous payment repays it to the Government.
Who is responsible for convening a investigation when a reviewer discovers an erroneous payment?
The Certifying Officer's commander or director
Should a post-payment reviewer discover an erroneous payment who do they notify next?
The Certifying Officer's commander or director
What is a certifying officers maxmum level of pecuniary liability with regards to erroneous payments?
A certifying officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability for erroneous payments typically aligns with the amount of the erroneous payment made. This liability can arise when a certifying officer certifies a payment without having sufficient evidence to support its legality or appropriateness. While the specific limits can vary depending on the regulations and policies in place, generally, certifying officers may be held liable for the full amount of the erroneous payment if it results from their negligence or failure to follow proper procedures.
What are the two types of fraud that may lead to an erroneous payment In the Purchase Card program?
third party and government
