Procedures

Automation has changed the approach of government protection against legal liability. Requests should be supported by all documents and facts relevant to the decision. If the requesting official fails to present any known facts pertinent to the decision and the payment later becomes challenged and deemed illegal, improper or incorrect, the official will not be granted relief or protection against liability. The Head of an agency may delegate an agency official to advise Disbursing or Certifying Officers in cases involving payments of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) or less. Written notification of a recommendation should be provided by the agency official and the COL10092012 CH. 14 ACCOUNTABILITY OF DISBURSING AND CERTIFYING OFFICERS recommendation should be attached to the voucher as supporting documentation in the event legal questions arise in the future.