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GGD-76-86 1 (1976-05-21)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaaamh0001 and id is 1 raw text is: -fo e COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES - ( 7 [ WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 B-129650 Ay 21 1976 The Honorable Lee Metcalf Chairman, Subcommittee on Reports, Accounting, and Management Committee on Government Operations United States Senate Dear Mr. Chairman: This is in response to your March 25, 1976, letter con- cerning alleged irregularities in travel billing by a Member of Congress. You requested us to report on changes that should be made in procedures to assure that double billing is not permitted, that travel payments are not made for days on which the Member does not travel, and that accounts are kept so that congressional auditors can easily verify and report irregularities to appropriate authorities. Specifically, you asked that we review Senate procedures, compare them with those used in the House, and make whatever recommendations or comments are warranted regarding Senate handling of similar matters. Payments for Members' official travel (trips between Washington, D.C., and home State or district) and for travel on committee business are made, with minor exceptions, from funds appropriated for the contingent expenses of the Senate and of the House. Reimbursement is made only on vouchers signed by Members, certifying that official or committee travel was performed in line with official duty; those for committee travel are also certified or approved by the cognizant committee chairman. Payment of vouchers is au- thorized by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, or the Chairman, House Committee on House Administration. Claims for reimbursement of actual cost of transporta- tion by public carriers are to be supported by receipts or ticket stubs showing the points of travel and cost. Claims for private automobile travel are based on mileage. In regard to the adequacy of the financial recordkeep- ing system or of the voucher review system maintained by either the Senate or the House, it is important to note that GAO is precluded under existing law (2 U.S.C. 68 and GGD-76-86

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