CLG 006 Certifying Officer Legislation Training for Purchase Card Payment - DAU(2026/2027 with complete solution) (2pages)

Which form is used to appoint and terminate Certifying Officers? Answer- DD Form 577 What are the requirements of a valid electronic certification? Answer- All of these A Certifying Officer's certification attests to the legality, propriety and correctness of a voucher for payment as defined in: Answer- 31 U.S.C Section 3528(a) What are Departmental Accountable Officials responsible for Answer- Supporting the Certifying Officers with Timely and accurate data, information and/or service to ensure proper payments From whom does the Certifying Officer have the right to seek an advance decision before certifying a questionable voucher? Answer- General Counsel A Certifying Officer's request for relief statement is routed through which agency Answer- Defense Finance and Accounting Services The payment voucher and supporting documentation will form an audit trail. AnswerTRUE Certifying Officer(s) for Purchase Card payments should: Answer- All of these Which of the following best describes the sequence of certification process actions? Answer- Review, Compute, Certify What has changed the ability of DoD officials to verify that each payment is accurate and legal? Answer- Legislation (WRONG ANSWER but still get a passing grade sorry :/) A financial liability brought on by a loss that has resulted from illegal, improper, or incorrect payments refers to a _______. Answer- Pecuniary Liability Certifying Officers have what type of pecuniary liability when dealing with erroneous payments? Answer- Automatic Pecuniary liability attaches __________. Answer- Automatically to Certifying Officers when there is an erroneous payment. Which of the following factors can offer relief from pecuniary liability for a Certifying Officer? Answer- Full recovery of erroneous payment The Certifying Officer is NOT accountable for which of the following? AnswerDisbursing money according to properly certified vouchers. Payment arrangements for settlement of the liability are made between: Answer- The Certifying Officer and the DFAS