Claim for Reimbursement of Meals, Lodging, and Telephone Calls, Incurred While on Temporary Duty

Authorized Certifying Officer Emma Axline requested an advance decision as to whether a voucher submitted by an employee for reimbursement of meals, lodging, and telephone calls incurred while on temporary duty may be certified for payment. The employee's duty required his presence during such hours as to render daily travel between temporary station and residence impracticable, putting him to greater subsistence expense than ordinarily incurred at headquarters. The employee was properly authorized per diem allowance and his claim paid. (SW)