B-186700: Jan 19, 1977

THE RELATIONSHIP CREATED WAS TANTAMOUNT TO THAT OF EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE. INC. - PURCHASE ORDER FOR SECRETARIAL SERVICES: THIS DECISION IS IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST OF JUNE 9. WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE STAFF OF THE FEA ALASKA FIELD OFFICE WAS SCHEDULED TO BE AWAY FROM THE OFFICE DURING THE PERIOD APRIL 14 THROUGH APRIL 23. THE FIELD OFFICE WAS STAFFED WITH ONLY ONE CLERICAL EMPLOYEE. THE REMAINING S...

B-186700: Jan 19, 1977

A certifying officer of the Federal Energy Administration, questioned the allowability of a payment to another firm for secretarial services during a period when all permanent staff were away from the office. Agencies should prevent this situation from occurring, but payment may be made for secretarial services in these extenuating circumstances...