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B-196533 1 (1980-04-22)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadprx0001 and id is 1 raw text is: p1GtS~ - THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL D.C!E N-- D or THE UNITED STATES / WASHINGTON , 0 C. 20548 538 FILE: B-196533 DATE: April 22, 1980 MATTER OF: Sergeant Samuel Ruiz, USAF D1GEST: In the absence of legislation an enlisted member of the Air Force who is ordered to secure a commission as a notary public in connection with his military duties is not entitled to be reimbursed for any expenses associated with becoming one since these expenses are personal and are to be paid by the member. The question presented is whether an enlisted member of the Air Force is entitled to be reimbursed expenses incurred incident to obtaining a commission of a notary public pursuant to orders of his commanding officer. Reimbursement for such expenses may not be made from appropriated funds. The question was presented for an advance decision by the Accounting and Finance Officer, Headquarters 47th Flying Training Wing (ATC), Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas. Enclosed with the question is a voucher in the amount of $33.48 payable to-Sergeant Samuel Ruiz, USAF, 465-74-8185. By letter of July 1, 1977, Sergeant Samuel Ruiz, a member of the Air Force, was designated to serve as a notary public at Laughlin AFB, Texas, as part of his official Air Force duties. In addition to designating him as a notary public the letter also stated that Sergeant Ruiz could be reimbursed for expenses incurred incident to obtaining a notarial commission from the State of Texas. Upon incurring the above expenses on May 15, 1977, Sergeant Ruiz submitted a claim for reimbursement. The Accounting and Finance Officer questions the propriety of such payment since no law or regulation specifically authorizes reimbursement of these expenses for members of the Air Force, even though authority does exist to reimburse civilian employees of the Air Force

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