Policy Documents
Government Purchase Card (GPC) Certifying Officer and Departmental
Accountable Official Responsibilities (November 7, 2008)
In accordance with the Certifying Officer Legis:lation, Section 3528 of title
31 United States Code, a certifying officer is pecuniarily liable for illegal, improper or
incorrect payments resulting from improper certification.
Internal Controls for the Purchase Card Program (December 8, 2005)
The Comptroller and the Joint Purchase Card Program Management Office have developed Internal Controls to manage risk associated with the use of the Government Purchase Card. This memo also issues guidance on nominating electronic solutions other than the use of the existing bank systems for validation of invoices. Military Departments and Defense Agencies should ensure that their purchase card guidance and instructions are consistent with these controls.
Use of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) in Support of Hurricane Katrina Rescue and Relief Operations (September 21, 2005)
The Joint Purchase Card Program Managment Office has issued the following guidance on the Use of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) in Support of Hurricane Katrina Rescue and Relief Operations.
Withholding of Information that Personally Identifies DoD Personnel (September 1, 2005)
This memorandum limits the release of information on DoD personnel at the office director level or above to names, official titles, organizations, and telephone numbers.
Release of Purchase Card Data to the Public Domain (June 15, 2005)
Guidance from the Director, Defense Procurement concerning the release of purchase card data to the public, authorizing a limited amount of purchase card transactional data at the installation, base, or activity level for non-classified accounts.