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B-214833 1 (1984-08-22)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadlvz0001 and id is 1 raw text is: DECISION FILE: B-214833 THE COMPTROLLER UENEMAL OP THE UNITED 8TATE88 WASHINGTON. 0.C. 2054U OATE: August 22, 1984 MATTER OF: National Park Service - Reimbursement for Purchase of Trophies DIGEST: Trophies were purchased by National Park Service for winners of cross-country ski compe- tition held in national park. Reimbursement of imprest fund may not be authorized from its appropriation for management, operation, and maintenance of the National Park System since trophies were not shown to be directly con- nected to nor reasonably necessary for carrying out the appropriation's purpose. This is in response to a request from R. Neil Thorne, Authorized Certifying Officer, Midwest Region, National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior. We are asked to determine whether an imprest fund may be reimbursed in the amount of $10.20 for the purchase of trophies awarded to winners of an NPS-sponsored cross-country ski race which was held within park boundaries. Reimbursement may not be authorized for the reasons stated below. The voucher submitted to the Certifying Officer for reimbursement bears the following notation: Justification: NPS appropriations are 'For expenses necessary for the management, operation, and maintenance of areas and facil- ities administered by the National Park Ser- vice.' Interpretive Programs are a major part of Park Management to enhance the visitors park experience. In a recreational area such as this, sponsoring appropriate competitive events is an integral part of the Interpretive Programs. The language cited in the 3ustification is from the appro- priation for Operation of the National Park Systemo in the Department of the Interior's appropriation for fiscal year 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-146, 97 Stat. 919, 923 (November 4, 1983). Our Office has long held that appropriated funds may be used for objects not specifically set forth in an appropria- tion act only if there is a direct connection between such o( 14 UJ4 143

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