Authorizes the Public Printer to appoint from time to time a disbursing officer of the Government Printing Office who shall be under the direction of the Public Printer.
Directs the disbursing officer to: (1) disburse moneys of GPO only upon and in accordance with vouchers certified by the Public Printer or by an officer authorized by him; and (2) to hold himself accountable for the duties to be performed by him under this Act.
Outlines that procedure to be followed upon death, resignation or separation from office of the disbursing officer.
Authorizes the Public Printer to designate in writing officers and employees of GPO to certify voucher for payment from appropriations and funds. Outlines the responsibilities of such officers and employees.
Authorizes the Comptroller General to relieve such certifying officers of liability in certain circumstances. Permits such officers to apply for and obtain a decision by the Comptroller General on any questions of law involved in a payment or any vouchers presented to them for certification.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration, S. Rept. 93-260.
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Rules and Administration, S. Rept. 93-260.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.
Measure passed Senate.
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations, H. Rept. 93-1342.
Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations, H. Rept. 93-1342.
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.
Measure passed House.
Measure presented to President.
Measure presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Public law 93-459.
Public law 93-459.
Enacted as Public Law 93-459
checking server…
Ask anything about this bill. The AI reads the full text to answer.
Enter to send · Shift+Enter for new line