CFR > Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management > SUBTITLE F—Federal Travel Regulation System > CHAPTER 301—TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES (parts 301-1 to 301-76) > SUBCHAPTER D—AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES (parts 301-70 to 301-76) > PART 301-71—AGENCY TRAVEL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS > SUBPART C—Travel Claims for Reimbursement (§301-71.200 to §301-71.214) > 301-71.203—Who is responsible for the validity of the travel claim?

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.

Code of Federal Regulations

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