B-272280: May 29, 1997

The Department of Defense (DOD) requested GAO's opinion as to whether it may use appropriated funds to pay for examination fees for the College Level Examination Program. GAO held that DOD could use appropriated funds for this purpose, since the Government Employees' Training Act permits the payment of costs of a college course under an agency's academic degree program...

B-272280: May 29, 1997

Is necessary for recruitment or retention of employees. Are distinguished. Or other fields which will improve individual and organizational performance and assist in achieving the agency's mission and performance goals.". CLEP examinations are offered by colleges and universities to allow students to earn college credits in certain subjects based on the student's existing knowledge. A fee is requi...