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31 U.S. Code § 3528. Responsibilities and relief from liability of certifying officials
(a) A certifying official certifying a voucher is responsible for—
(1)
information stated in the certificate, voucher, and supporting records;
(2)
the computation of a certified voucher under this section and section 3325 of this title;
(3)
the legality of a proposed payment under the appropriation or fund involved;
(4) repaying a payment—
(A)
illegal, improper, or incorrect because of an inaccurate or misleading certificate;
(B)
prohibited by law; or
(C)
that does not represent a legal obligation under the appropriation or fund involved; and
(5)
verifying transportation rates, freight classifications, and other information provided on a Government bill of lading or transportation request, unless the Administrator of General Services has determined that verification by a prepayment audit conducted pursuant to section 3726(a) of this title for a particular mode or modes of transportation, or for an agency or subagency, will not adequately protect the interests of the Government.