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...