TAOCO (Annual COL Refresher) Assessment 2023 with
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What is the primary purpose of certifying a DTS voucher or local voucher?
To allow payment of claimed expenses.
What is an Authorizing Official's status regarding travel documents in DTS?
They are Certifying Officers when approving travel documents that contain payments,
and Departmental Accountable Officials at all other times.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about receipts in DTS?
Receipts are mandatory for all expenses of $75 or more and most lodging expenses.
Which of the following IS a defense against pecuniary liability?
Followed established procedures
Which of the following statements is NOT true about reflecting leave in DTS?
DTS is not a leave-approving system, so there is no need to reflect leave in DTS.
Which of the following forms should be used to appoint a Certifying Officer or
Departmental Accountable Official?
DD Form 577
Which of the following is the best definition of pecuniary liability?
The responsibility to repay the Government for fiscal irregularities.
What is a Certifying Officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability with regards to
erroneous payments?
The full dollar value of the erroneous payment less any amount recovered from the
traveler
Which of the following is NOT a means of clearing a Certifying Officer's pecuniary
liability?
The Certifying Officer shows that the investigation failed to prove negligence
What is the purpose of the DTS Pre-Audit Trip screen?
It allows the traveler to justify questionable expense items.
What is the best way for a Certifying Officer to prevent pecuniary liability?
By only certifying travel documents that are legal, proper, and correct.
Who is responsible for convening an investigation when an erroneous payment is
discovered?
The CO's commander or director
What does Federal law say about Departmental Accountable Officials?
DoD may use them; if they are used, they only have limited pecuniary liability.
What does Federal law say about Certifying Officers?
DoD must use them, and they have full pecuniary liability.
When faced with a questionable payment, may you ask for additional supporting
documentation?
Yes, you may request such documentation from anyone involved in the travel process.
What is meant by saying a proposed payment is "correct"?
That the payee and dollar amount are accurate, and payment has not already been
made
When does a DTS authorization need to be certified?
When it contains an advance or partial payment.
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What is the primary purpose of certifying a DTS voucher or local voucher?
To allow payment of claimed expenses.
What is an Authorizing Official's status regarding travel documents in DTS?
They are Certifying Officers when approving travel documents that contain payments,
and Departmental Accountable Officials at all other times.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about receipts in DTS?
Receipts are mandatory for all expenses of $75 or more and most lodging expenses.
Which of the following IS a defense against pecuniary liability?
Followed established procedures
Which of the following statements is NOT true about reflecting leave in DTS?
DTS is not a leave-approving system, so there is no need to reflect leave in DTS.
Which of the following forms should be used to appoint a Certifying Officer or
Departmental Accountable Official?
DD Form 577
Which of the following is the best definition of pecuniary liability?
The responsibility to repay the Government for fiscal irregularities.
What is a Certifying Officer's maximum level of pecuniary liability with regards to
erroneous payments?
The full dollar value of the erroneous payment less any amount recovered from the
traveler
Which of the following is NOT a means of clearing a Certifying Officer's pecuniary
liability?
The Certifying Officer shows that the investigation failed to prove negligence
What is the purpose of the DTS Pre-Audit Trip screen?
It allows the traveler to justify questionable expense items.
What is the best way for a Certifying Officer to prevent pecuniary liability?
By only certifying travel documents that are legal, proper, and correct.
Who is responsible for convening an investigation when an erroneous payment is
discovered?
The CO's commander or director
What does Federal law say about Departmental Accountable Officials?
DoD may use them; if they are used, they only have limited pecuniary liability.
What does Federal law say about Certifying Officers?
DoD must use them, and they have full pecuniary liability.
When faced with a questionable payment, may you ask for additional supporting
documentation?
Yes, you may request such documentation from anyone involved in the travel process.
What is meant by saying a proposed payment is "correct"?
That the payee and dollar amount are accurate, and payment has not already been
made
When does a DTS authorization need to be certified?
When it contains an advance or partial payment.
