B-186680: Oct 4, 1976

APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO REIMBURSE AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES FOR A FINE IMPOSED ON HIM BY THE COURT UNLESS THE FACTS SUPPORT AN ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION THAT THE FINE WAS NECESSARILY INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES FOR WHICH THE APPROPRIATION WAS MADE. MAY REIMBURSE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT WHO WAS ORDERED BY A FEDERAL DISTRICT JUDGE TO PAY A...

B-186680: Oct 4, 1976

An employee of the Department of Justice requested reimbursement for a fine imposed on him for failing to meet a court deadline. Since the employee failed to reply or request an additional extension, there is no authority to use appropriated funds for reimbursement...