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093007 1 (1971-04-27)

handle is hein.gao/gaobacwwn0001 and id is 1 raw text is: !Z. UNITED STATES GENERAL AccoUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 INTERNATIONAL DIVISION BEST DOCUMENT AVAILABLE APR 2? 1971 Dear Mr. Macomber: As a part of our continuing review of the State Department opera- tions, our office reviewed the activities governed by the Standardized Regulations issued by the Department which concern payment of allowances and differentials to civilian employees locate. at overseas posts. We also looked into the use of the regulations by several Government agencies. Our review was conducted in Washington, D. C., and at 13 overseas posts. We believe that generally the policies and guidelines set forth in the Regulations provide an adequate framework for administration of allowances and differentials by all Government agencies. Many of the specific matters disclosed by our review in the field were brought to the attention of appropriate officials at the post where they occurred and corrective action was taken. In addition, we have discussed these matters and some of our general observations with the Director of the Allowances Staff. We understand that several management actions have already been taken to improve administration of the allowance program and that more will be forthcoming as a result of the Department's new program of management reform contained in the Diplomacy for the 70's report. We trust that our observations, which primarily concern education and living quarters allowances; post differential; and providing Govern- ment leased quarters versus payment of living quarters allowances will provide a constructive contribution to attaining improved management. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE An education allowance is provided to assist an employee in meeting the extraordinary and necessary expenses, incurred by reason of his service overseas, for an adequate elementary and secondary education of his dependent children. In meeting this responsibility, we believe that savings can be achieved by greater utilization of State Department sponsored schools and Department of Defense (DOD) operated schools at or away from post. 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1921-1971 [ 0071

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