B-272985: Dec 30, 1996

The General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) requested a decision on whether the CIA could use appropriated funds to reimburse members of the Director's security detail for meals purchased by them while on duty. GAO held that: (1) appropriated funds could not be used to pay subsistence expenses of civilian employees unless they were working in emergency situations involving danger...

B-272985: Dec 30, 1996

The security detail is responsible for providing 24- hour personal protection for the Director and Deputy Director of Central Intelligence. The duties of the security detail require that its members travel with the Director or Deputy Director to appointments and engagements and remain in line of sight of the official they are protecting. Or furnish free food to civilian employees at headquarters e...