B-205354: Jun 2, 1982

DIGEST: AN ARMY MEMBER'S CLAIM MAY NOT BE ALLOWED FOR COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE HE WAS ON TEMPORARY DUTY IN CAIRO. WAS ENTITLED TO PER DIEM AT THE FULL RATE AUTHORIZED WHEN GOVERNMENT FURNISHED QUARTERS ARE USED. WHILE UNDER APPLICABLE REGULATIONS REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN NECESSARY INCIDENTAL EXPENSES IN ADDITION TO PER DIEM IS PERMITTED IF APPROVED AS BEING NECESSARY TO THE SUCCE...

B-205354: Jun 2, 1982

A member of the armed services appealed the disallowance of his claim for reimbursement of laundry expenses which he incurred while on temporary duty overseas. The member's travel orders provided that quarters would be furnished by the Government and that he would be authorized per diem. The orders also permitted the member to travel in civilian clothes and provided him with a clothing allowance....