B-187076: Feb 8, 1977

ETC. - ILLNESS OR DEATH IN FAMILY EMPLOYEE WHO RETURNED TO DUTY STATION TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF MOTHER ALLEGES THAT MISSION WAS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED BEFORE RETURN AND SECOND TRIP WAS FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSE. CLAIM FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES MAY BE PAID IF AGENCY DETERMINES THAT MISSION WAS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED OR SECOND TRIP WAS FOR DIFFERENT OBJECTIVE. THE CLAIM WAS PREVIOUSLY ADMINISTRATIVELY DISALLOW...

B-187076: Feb 8, 1977

Dolores T. Hodges, Authorized Certifying Officer of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, questioned the propriety of paying cost of air travel for a funeral while employee was on a business trip. If the employee's mission was substantially complete or his second trip was for another matter, he may be reimbursed. (SS)...