Financial Liability Investigation
Trigger for Investigation
Discovery Trigger
Upon the discovery of loss, damage, destruction, or theft of government-owned property (real or personal) of any value, the immediate supervisor within the chain of command shall conduct an informal inquiry to determine if the situation warrants a formal investigation.
When Investigation Is Required
Investigation Required Triggers
An investigation shall be conducted for:
- All loss, damage, destruction, or theft of government-owned equipment with an initial acquisition cost of $5,000 or greater
- All sensitive, classified, or leased (capital lease) property, regardless of initial acquisition cost
- Any real property
Pattern-Based Investigation
Pattern Investigation
However, investigations may also be conducted when circumstances warrant, such as when the loss, damage, destruction, or theft of small amounts of property occur frequently enough to suggest a pattern of wrongdoing.
Required Documentation
DD Form 200 Required
The DD Form 200, *Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss*, is required documentation for investigations and is used to document the facts and circumstances of the loss, damage, destruction, or theft.
Reference
FLI Reference
For additional information on the financial liability investigation program, refer to:
- DoDR 7000.14, *Financial Management Regulation*, Volume 12, Chapter 7, *Financial Liability for Government Property Lost, Damaged, Destroyed, or Stolen*