B-247849.3:
May 25, 1993
Although the ferry is the only practical commuting method to Gravina. Alaska.[1] The only authority we are aware of that may authorize subsidizing the employees' commuting on the ferry system in question is section 629 of Pub. We have held that this statute authorizes agencies to use appropriated funds to participate in such programs. You have asked our opinion as to whether the situation at Ketch...