[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR301-71.203]

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           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
           CHAPTER 301--TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES
 
PART 301-71--AGENCY TRAVEL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart C--Travel Claims for Reimbursement
 
Sec. 301-71.203  Who is responsible for the validity of the travel claim?

    The certifying officer assumes ultimate responsibility under 31 
U.S.C. 3528 for the validity of the claim; however:
    (a) The traveler must ensure all travel expenses are prudent and 
necessary and submit the expenses in the form of a proper claim;
    (b) The authorizing/approving official shall review the completed 
claim to ensure that the claim is properly prepared in accordance with 
regulations and agency procedures prior to authorizing it for payment.


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    Note to Sec. 301-71.203: You should consider limiting the levels of 
approval to the lowest level of management.