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Certifying Officers have pecuniary liability for erroneous payments.Certifying Officers
Disbursing Officers, Certifying Officers, or Accountable Officials all have pecuniary responsibility for erroneous payments.
The recipient of the erroneous payment repays it to the Government.
They have automatic pecuniary liability for 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.
The Certifying Officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability for erroneous payments is generally limited to the amount of the overpayment that was certified. However, in cases of gross negligence or fraud, the Certifying Officer's liability could potentially extend beyond the overpayment amount.
By only certifying documents that are legal, proper, and correct.
Certifying Officers
DOD must use them, and they have limited liability.
They Provide information to certifying officers
Certifying Officers
A certifying officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability with regard to erroneous payments is typically capped at the amount equivalent to the payment made in error. However, this may vary depending on specific agency regulations or legal provisions. It is crucial for certifying officers to exercise due diligence in their duties to prevent and rectify errors promptly.