[Forest Service Employee's Claim for Training-Related Travel Expenses]

An authorized certifying officer requested a decision regarding a Forest Service employee's claim for training-related travel expenses. GAO noted that the claimant agreed to attend a Forest Service training session at his own expense after he was advised that funds were not available to pay for his travel expenses. GAO held that the Forest Service was authorized to reimburse the employee's travel expenses, since funds were available to pay for his travel. Accordingly, the claim was approved.