B-185909: Jun 16, 1976

THIS FUNCTION IS INCORPORATED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF EACH EMPLOYEE. THIS WAS DONE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF 5 U.S.C. THE NOTARIES PUBLIC EXPENSE ACT WAS INTERPRETED IN 36 COMP.GEN. 465 (1956). WHERE IT WAS HELD THAT UNDER THE ACT AN EMPLOYEE COULD BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES TO OBTAIN A NOTARY COMMISSION. WHERE FORT ORD IS LOCATED. NO AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS REQUIRED THE BONDS: THE REQ...

B-185909: Jun 16, 1976

An advance decision was requested concerning the use of appropriated funds to reimburse employees for the cost of obtaining surety bonds required by the state for notaries public and for incidental expenses necessary to perform notary services. Under 5 U.S.C. 5945, employees may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in obtaining notary commissions, including the expense of surety bonds, in spite of...