Richard A. Wynne--Claim for Per Diem in Connection with Temporary Duty Travel

GAO was asked about a claim submitted by Mr. Richard A. Wynne, Civilian Personnel Officer, United States Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, for additional per diem in connection with travel he performed in late May 1973 to attend a United States Marine Corps Civilian Personnel Conference in Washington, D.C., which convened on June 4, 1973. Specifically GAO was asked if (1) Mr. Wynne is entitled to additional per diem as claimed, (2) Mr. Wynne should be charged leave for the additional time travel utilized, and (3) the travel per diem rate is applicable to Tachikawa and Yokota Air Bases.