Can a COR approve overtime requests from the contractor?

The role of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is to oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with contract terms, but they do not have the authority to approve overtime requests from contractors. This authority typically rests with the Contracting Officer (CO) who holds the legal responsibility for the contract and can authorize expenditures beyond what is outlined in the agreed contract.

The answer indicating that CORs cannot approve overtime requests is correct because the CO is the only official who can modify contract terms and authorize changes that may result in additional costs, such as overtime. While a COR can monitor and report on contractor performance, any financial decisions, including those related to overtime, require the approval of the CO to remain within legal and contractual boundaries.

In contrast, some other options suggest scenarios where a COR might have the ability to approve overtime under certain conditions or at their discretion, which would not align with the defined responsibilities and limitations of a COR's authority. Hence, the correct understanding is that they do not possess the oversight required for approving such requests.