B-198419: Published: Jul 8, 1980. Publicly Released: Jun 4, 1985.

GAO was asked for a summary of its views on the printing of business or calling cards for Senators and their staff members. In response, GAO stated that decisions on the question of business cards, all rendered to executive departments and agencies, have consistently stated that business or calling cards are not necessary to the conduct of government business and are, therefore, a personal expense...

B-198419: Published: Nov 25, 1980. Publicly Released: Jun 4, 1985.

GAO was asked for further clarification of its views on business cards for Senators and their personal and Senate committee staffs. It was asked whether previous GAO decisions which prohibited the use of appropriated funds to purchase business cards in the executive branch agencies applied to the Senate, and whether Senators' office expense allowances other than the 10-percent discretionary allowa...