Accounting Officer's Authority to Dispose of Vehicle Accident Cases

Financial Regulations

The Accounting Officer may dispose of an accident report and order repair of the government vehicle where a civil claim against Government has not been received and is not likely, Government should not institute a civil claim against another person, disciplinary action against any officer involved is within the Accounting Officer's discretion, and sufficient funds are available for the repair of government property.

Reference: Federal Government Financial Regulations, FR 2021

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