What action may an Approving Official take if misuse of the card is identified?

When misuse of the card is identified, an Approving Official may initiate disciplinary action or revoke card privileges to uphold the integrity of the program and ensure compliance with regulations. This action serves several key purposes: it holds the cardholder accountable for their actions, sends a clear message regarding the seriousness of misuse, and helps prevent future occurrences of inappropriate use.

Such measures are necessary because misuse can result in financial losses, compliance violations, and can undermine the trust in the program. Taking disciplinary action not only addresses the specific incident but also reinforces adherence to guidelines among all cardholders. In contrast, options like offering additional training or advising the cardholder to be more careful may be too lenient responses that do not adequately address misconduct or dissuade further misuse. Similarly, temporarily suspending the account might not provide a sufficient level of consequence required in cases of serious misuse.