if the accountable officer obtained an advance decision from the proper authority and the improper payment was made in reliance on that advanced decision, or if he's a DoD Departmental Accountable Official and there was no fault or negligence
if the accountable officer obtained an advance decision from the proper authority and the improper payment was made in reliance on that advanced decision, or if he's a DoD Departmental Accountable Official and there was no fault or negligence
If the offense cost money, the officer responsible is pecuniarily liable.
Yes
Yes
Yes
They are pecuniarily liable for all illegal, improper or incorrect payments
They bear no presumption of negligence and are only liable for the dollar value of the erroneous payment that is attributable to their actions.
Yes, accountable officials can be held pecuniary liable for illegal, improper, or incorrect payments that occur as a result of negligence in performing their duties. They have a responsibility to ensure that payments are made in accordance with the law and regulations, and any failures to do so may result in financial penalties or other legal consequences.
A Certifying Officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability for erroneous payments is typically limited to the amount of the payment made. They could be held personally liable for the amount if they knowingly or negligently authorized a payment that was improper or not supported by adequate documentation.
They bear no presumption of negligence and are only liable for the dollar value of the erroneous payment that is attributable to their actions.
True
answerable accountable chargeable