[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 41, Volume 4]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

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.



    Note to Sec.  301-71.203: You should consider limiting the levels of 

approval to the lowest level of management.