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B-270327 1 (1997-03-12)

handle is hein.gao/gaocrptafpn0001 and id is 1 raw text is: oComptroller General of the United States Washington, D.C. 20548 Decision Matter of: Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service Awards Ceremonies File: B-270327 Date: March 12, 1997 DIGEST Vouchers for luncheon expenses incurred by the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) for employees attending worldwide DRMS awards ceremonies may be paid. We have approved the payment of reasonable ceremonial expenses, including food, incurred in connection with the presentation of awards under the Government Employees' Incentive Awards Act. 65 Comp. Gen. 738 (1986). The $20 per employee expense limitation set by DRMS in connection with presentation of the awards is not inconsistent with the Incentive Awards Act or implementing regulations. DECISION Mr. Richard F. Keevey, Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), requests an advance decision regarding the propriety of paying certain vouchers for the expenses of luncheons provided to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) employees attending awards ceremonies recognizing the accomplishments of DRMS employees around the world. For the reasons set forth below, DFAS may pay these vouchers. BACKGROUND DRMS is a field activity of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), whose primary mission is to redistribute or sell surplus personal property generated by the Department of Defense. Prior to fiscal year 1994, DRMS consumed substantially more funds than it generated. For example, in fiscal year 1993, DRMS' expenditures exceeded its deposits by $91.7 million. In an effort to reduce DRMS' operating cost, the Department of Defense designated DRMS as a Re-invention Laboratory with a charter to explore new and more business-like practices. For fiscal year 1994, DRMS deposits exceeded its expenditures by $17 million, a swing of nearly $109 million. 104225

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