[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
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;

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    (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.

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