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00307 - (A05908801 (Restricted)
(Analysis of Members' New Allcwance System]. B-145092;
GGD-77-18. January 3, 1977. 9 pp. + enclosure (2 pp.).
Report to Rep. David R. Obey, Chairman, House of
Representatives: Commission on Administrative Review; by Elmer
B. Staats, Comptroller General.
Contact: Office of the Comptroller General.
Budget Function: General Government: Legislative Functions
(801).
Organization Concerned: General Services Administration.
congressional Relevance: House of Representatives: Commission on
Administrative Review.
Authority: 2 U.S.C. 43.
An analysis was performed of funds available to Members
of the House or Representatives to operate a Congressional
office under the new allowance system effective January 3, 1977.
The analysis ccvered clerk-hire and Members' expenses incurred
in the discharge of official duties, services available in
connection with official duties, and personal benefits available
to Members. Findings/Conclusions- Under the new system, Members
will be entitled to several annual allowances for use in
officil duties. Some of these allowances will be limited to
specific purposes, others will be pooled and available to pay
necessary expenses in any of the categories included in the
pool. Total annual expenses will be from $300,328 to $316,751
depending on the Member's district. All allcwances will be
available for a 1-year period from January 3, and cannot be used
beyond this period. Appropriate documentation of expenses rust
be submitted to the Clerk of the House. (HTW)](ViewImageLocal?handle=hein.gao/gaobaavmv0001&div=1&collection=&method=preview&ext=.png&size=3)