B-203762: Dec 15, 1982

THAT ACTION IS UPHELD. IT IS NOTED THAT PROVISIONS OF 2 JTR PARA. C4611 LIMIT MEAL AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT TO 50 PERCENT OF HIGH COST AREA RATE IN SPECIFIC SITUATIONS WHERE LODGING COSTS ARE NOT INCURRED. THE SUBMISSION WAS APPROVED BY THE PER DIEM. THE VOUCHER THAT GIVES RISE TO THIS DECISION WAS SUBMITTED BY MR. PHILADELPHIA IS A HIGH COST AREA FOR WHICH ACTUAL SUBSISTENCE EXPEN...

B-203762: Dec 15, 1982

An advance decision was requested regarding the authority of an accounting and finance officer to limit an employee's reimbursement for meal expenses in a high cost area. The employee had submitted a voucher in connection with a temporary duty assignment which included a claim of $38 for a single dinner. The accounting and finance officer disallowed the claim in excess of $28. In submitting a recl...