B-126066:
Feb 07, 1956
THE GENERAL RULE IS THAT IN THE ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORITY THE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES OF THE GOVERNMENT MAY AUTHORIZE OR ASSIGN EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND COURSES OF INSTRUCTION OR TRAINING IN NONFEDERAL FACILITIES AND PAY THEIR TUITION. SALARIES AND OTHER EXPENSES INCIDENT TO SUCH ATTENDANCE ONLY WHEN IT CAN BE SHOWN THAT THE PARTICULAR TRAINING INVOLVED (1) IS SPECIAL IN NATURE AND IS FO...