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B-256158 1 (1994-09-27)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadoez0001 and id is 1 raw text is: ifI*t ip\ L~ : ) 243~Q Comptroller Gcneral of the United 'ftutes Waaidgton, D.C. 20341 ?L * I9 Decision Matter of: Payment for Consulting Services for Child Care Facility Filew B-256158 Date: Septcmter 27, 1994 The Forest Service (FS) may use appropriated funds to pay a consultant for services rendered to a FS-supported child car n center operated by a parent organization on FS premises so long as the FS determines that the consulting services were necessary to help maintain a viable child care facility. DECISION A certifying officer for the United States Department of Agriculture asks whether he may certify a voucher for consulting services obtained in connection with a child care center operated on Forest Service (FS) premises at Payette National Forest in McCall, Idaho,1 For the reasons discussed below, we would not object to certifying such voucher for payment so long as the FS determines that the consulting services were needed to help maintain a viable child care center, A parent organization is operating a child care facility on Forest Service premises primarily for children of Forest Service employees, According to the Forest Service, the center was having difficulties with Its program and the Forest Ser%ice acquired the consulting services of an individual who owns and operates several day care centers in Vancouver, Washington, to help organize the day care and to act as a consultant on financing and organization of the FS child care facility. At the completion of her work, the consultant submitted an invoice for $2,244.77. Of that amount $118.77 was for lodging, and $526 was for airline tickets. The remaining $1,600 consisted of per hour charges ($60 per hour) for services rendered, 1, attending meetings, reviewing the Center's operations, and advising the FS and the facility. As a general matter, If an agency determines that the establishment of an employee operated child care center is necessary for employee welfare, any expenses 'A certifying officer, under 31 U.S.C. § 3529(a)(2), may request a decision from the Comptroller General on questions raised by vouchers presented to the certifying officer for certification.

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