What is the primary purpose of certifying a DTS voucher or local voucher?

The primary purpose of certifying a DTS voucher or local voucher is to facilitate the payment of claimed expenses. This process serves as a formal acknowledgment that the expenses listed on the voucher are valid and comply with applicable regulations. Certifying the voucher ensures that the organization has reviewed the claims, confirming they are accurate, reasonable, and supported by appropriate documentation. This step is crucial for financial accountability and transparency, allowing funds to be disbursed promptly to cover legitimate costs incurred during official travel or operations.

In contrast, other options address different aspects of the financial process but do not capture the primary goal of certification as directly. For instance, while documenting expenses and verifying the identity of the claimant are important for record-keeping and fraud prevention, they are secondary to the central aim of enabling payment. Initiating a funding request for future expenses is also outside the scope of voucher certification, which focuses on expenses already incurred rather than future financial planning.