| Text of Recommendation | Update policies and procedures to include alternate ways of certifying purchases listed on billing statements for instances when the Approving Official may not be able to countersign. Ensure purchase card billing statements are countersigned by the corresponding Approving Official in accordance with the policies and procedures. |
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| Recommendation Number | 2 |
| Recommendation Status | Closed |
| Significant Recommendation | Yes |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
| Additional Information | The Arts Endowment submitted the Standard Operating Procedure for Agency Purchase Card Payments and the Standard Operating Procedure for Government Charge Card Issuance and Management, dated November 30, 2020, stating, “the Approving Official (or designee) for Purchase cardholders will be required to countersign monthly Purchase Card billing statements to certify that the purchases listed on each cardholder’s statement are official Government purchases.” |
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