Title 2, The CongressRelease 119-102
§142d Disbursing Officer of the Library of Congress; Disbursements in Accordance with Voucher; Examination of Vouchers; Liability
Title 2 › CHAPTER 5 — LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › § 142d
Summary
Disbursing officers must pay Library money only on vouchers signed by the Librarian or by someone the Librarian has authorized in writing. They must check vouchers and are accountable for them, but not for wrong or illegal payments caused by false certificates; section 142b makes the certifier responsible.
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Title 2, §142d
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The disbursing officer of the Library of Congress shall (1) disburse moneys of the Library of Congress only upon, and in strict accordance with, vouchers duly certified by the Librarian of Congress or by an officer or employee of the Library of Congress duly authorized in writing by the Librarian to certify such vouchers; (2) make such examination of vouchers as may be necessary to ascertain whether they are in proper form, and duly certified and approved; and (3) be held accountable accordingly: Provided, That the disbursing officer shall not be held accountable or responsible for any illegal, improper, or incorrect payment resulting from any false, inaccurate, or misleading certificate, the responsibility for which, under section 142b of this title, is imposed upon a certifying officer or employee of the Library of Congress.
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2 U.S.C. § 142d
Title 2, The Congress
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102