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B-243866.1 1 (1991-10-03)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadbys0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Comptroler General of the United States Waddaon, D.C. MW14 Decision Ar Matter of: Drug Enforcement Administration--Permanent Improvements to Leased Property Vile: B-243866y3 Date: October 3, 1991 DIGZST The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) may use appropriated funds to enclose and secure a carport at the Administrator's residence in response to a legitimate concern for the Administrator's safety. Generally, agencies may not use appropriated funds to make permanent improvements to private property. However, an agency may expend appropriated funds for such improvements if 1) the proposed alterations are incidental to and essential for the accomplishment of the purpose of the appropriation; 2) the cost of the alterations are reasonable; 3) the improvements are used for the principal benefit of the government; and 4) the government's interest in the improvements is protected. DECISION The Controller if the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) asks whether DEA may use appropriated funds to enclose and secure a carport at the DEA Administrator's leased residence. The Controller is concerned about making improvements to the Administrator's residence in light of the general policy against the expenditure of appropriated funds, absent specific statutory authority, for permanent alterations to private property. For the following reasons, we conclude that DEA may use appropriated funds to pay for the proposed enhancements to the carport. BACKGROUND According to the DEA, the safety of the Administrator of the DEA is a constant concern of the agency. A number of factors including the agency's drug enforcement mission, the existence of Drug Kirigpins, as well as documented threats, contribute to the likelihood that the Administrator could be the target of violence as a consequence of his position. This risk remains whether he is carrying out his duties as Administrator or is at home. Therefore,.the Administrator's residence must meet certain security standards. PUBLISHED Dl 01~O oyth j14 71 COMP. Ge.j{

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