Who retains a copy of the DD Form 200 when financial liability is not recommended?

When financial liability is not recommended after the completion of a DD Form 200, it is retained by the Financial Liability Officer (FLO). This is significant because the FLO has the responsibility to oversee processes related to property accountability and financial liabilities. Retaining this documentation ensures that there is a record of the decision made regarding financial liability, thus protecting the interests of the individuals involved and maintaining an accurate account of the property management process.

The FLO is tasked with ensuring adherence to property accountability policies and processes. Therefore, the custody of documentation, such as the DD Form 200, falls under their jurisdiction when liability is not ascribed. This supports transparency and proper record-keeping in the event of future inquiries or audits related to property accountability.

The appointing authority and the responsible individual may have roles in the process but do not retain the DD Form 200 in this specific context when financial liability is not recommended. The higher authority may oversee broader operations, but it is the FLO that specifically retains the form related to this merit.