Identification of Payees and Authorised Representatives

Payments must be made only to the persons named in the vouchers or their properly authorised representatives. Paying Officers must satisfy themselves that the claimant is authorised to receive the amount. The authorising MDA must provide proof of identity where required. The payee or authorised representative must receipt the voucher in the Paying Officer's presence when payment is actually made, and the amount received must be completed in words.

Reference: Federal Government Financial Regulations, FR 613