B-243866.1: Oct 3, 1991

An agency may expend appropriated funds for such improvements if 1) the proposed alterations are incidental to and essential for the accomplishment of the purpose of the appropriation. 2) the cost of the alterations are reasonable. 3) the improvements are used for the principal benefit of the government. 4) the government's interest in the improvements is protected. The Controller is concerned abo...

B-243866.1: Oct 3, 1991

The Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) requested a decision on the use of appropriated funds to enclose and secure a carport at the DEA Administrator's leased residence. GAO held that DEA could use appropriated funds to enclose and secure the carport, because the primary benefit would be to DEA. Accordingly, DEA could spend appropriated funds to secure the carport...