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It is the personal financial responsibility of accounting officials who approve expenses, making them responsible for verifying the accuracy of their account payments.If you are an official, it means that you have financial responsibility for erroneous payments made as a result of your signature.As an accountable official, you are presumed to be negligent when a fiscal irregularity occurs
To appoint a Certifying Officer or Departmental Accountable Official, the appropriate forms typically include the Standard Form 61 (SF-61) for appointment and designation, along with any specific agency forms required for certifying officers. Additionally, agencies may have their own internal forms or procedures that must be followed, which should be verified in the agency's financial management guidelines. It's essential to ensure that all necessary approvals and documentation are completed according to the agency's policies.
A certification process usually involves the certifying official evaluating the credentials of the individual or entity seeking certification. Sometimes, the certifying official may administer a qualification test to the entity seeking certification.
In the CFI 100 Certifying Officer and Accountable Official Course, the Element of Expense Investment Code represents a specific categorization for tracking expenditures related to investments. This code helps in identifying and managing costs associated with capital assets, infrastructure, and other long-term investments within an organization's financial framework. By using this code, agencies can ensure accurate budgeting, reporting, and accountability for funds allocated to investment initiatives.
They have automatic pecuniary liability for erroneous payments.
No, I do not work as a certifying official or a departmental accountable official. My role is to provide information and assistance based on the data and knowledge available to me.
They provide assistance to Certifying Officers.
They provide assistance to Certifying Officers.
They provide assistance to Certifying Officers.
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To avoid the presumption of negligence
They have automatic pecuniary liability for erroneous payments.
Yes
Yes
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