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Which is TRUE about negligence as it applies to a Certifying Officer?
Certifying Officer is presumed negligent when there is a fiscal irregularity.
What statement is TRUE about negligence as it applies to a Certifying Officer?
A Certifying Officer is presumed negligent when there is a fiscal irregularity
Which of the follwing statements is true about negligence as it applies toa certifying officer?
A Certifying Officer is presumed negligent when there is a fiscal irregularity
What is TRUE about negligence as it applies to a Certifying Officer?
A Certifying Officer is presumed negligent when there is a fiscal irregularity
What means that certifying officer bears the burden of proof in establishing there was no contributing fault or negligence?
presumption of negligence
What means that a certifying officer bears the burden of proof in establishing there was contributing fault or negligence?
presumption of negligence
What means a certifying officer bears the burden of proof in establishing there was no contributing fault or negligence?
presumption of negligence
Means that a certifying officer bears the burden of proof in the establishing there was no contributing fault or neglegence?
presumption of negligence
Is a reason the roles of a Certifying Officer and an Accountable Official are important?
To avoid the presumption of negligence
Which of the following is not a means of clearing a certifying officers pecuniary liabililty?
The Certifying Officer shows that the investigation failed to prove negligence.
What must the certifying officer do to rebut the presumption of negligence?
To rebut the presumption of negligence, the certifying officer must demonstrate that they exercised due care in reviewing the voucher and supporting documentation. This might include showing that they followed established procedures, requested additional information when necessary, and made a reasonable effort to detect errors or fraud.
NOT a means of clearing a Certifying Officer's pecuniary liability?
Transfering to another department is not a means of clearing departmental accountable officers for official pecuniary liability.
