Whatprocess do certifying officers use to ensure compliance with agency policies?

Certifying officers play a critical role in ensuring that the agency adheres to its policies and regulations. A key aspect of their responsibilities includes verifying that all contractual obligations are met. This process involves reviewing agreements to ensure that all terms, conditions, and requirements outlined in contracts are being fulfilled before approving expenditures. By focusing on contractual compliance, certifying officers help maintain accountability and integrity in financial management, thereby safeguarding the agency’s resources and ensuring it operates within its legal and regulatory frameworks.

Additionally, while regular audits, random sampling, and cost contestation processes may contribute to overall oversight, they do not directly address the specific, proactive measure of confirming that all obligations are being fulfilled as a primary responsibility of certifying officers. This makes the confirmation of meeting contractual obligations the most relevant process for ensuring compliance with agency policies.