B-204818: Jul 13, 1982

GAO was asked to determine the propriety of paying a voucher submitted by American Express for commercial passenger transportation services provided to Army personnel in Europe. Specifically, GAO advice was asked on the following matters: (1) transportation bill payment requirements; (2) certifying and disbursing officers' liability; (3) statistical sampling applicability; (4) the audit responsibi...

B-204818: Jul 13, 1982

WHILE CERTIFYING AND DISBURSING OFFICERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARE RELIEVED OF LIABILITY FOR OVERPAYMENTS MADE FOR TRANSPORTATION FURNISHED ON AUTHORIZED TRANSPORTATION FORMS DUE TO IMPROPER TRANSPORTATION RATES. THE ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING BILLS FOR OTHER TYPES OF BILLING IMPROPRIETIES. ENSURING THAT THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BILLED WERE DULY AUTHORIZED AND THAT THE BILL...