B-203423:
Oct 19, 1982
DIGEST: TWO FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES WERE ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL COURSES PURSUANT TO TRAINING AGREEMENTS. CLAIMS FOR DIFFERENCE IN TUITION COSTS ARE DENIED SINCE AGENCY HAS BROAD DISCRETION TO PAY ALL OR PART OF EXPENSES OF TRAINING AND SINCE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS DICTATE THAT THE AGENCY PAY THE LOWER RATE. GIESE AND MCKEEVER - CLAIM FOR ADDITIONAL TUITION COSTS FOR GOVERNMENT APPROVED TRAIN...