Claim for Additional Travel Expenses

Marguerite J. Pietrangelo, Certifying Officer of the Internal Revenue Service, requested a decision on claim for additional travel expenses incurred by employee while on temporary duty when his car broke down. Claim for travel to residence and return travel to pick up repaired auto was allowed since additional expenses resulted from official travel, the employee's actions were reasonable and accorded with agency instructions, and overall savings to Government were effected. Also, charge for annual leave for excess traveltime should be restored by agency. (DJM)