Misc Pub 27-8 Legal Handbook Commander’s 2019



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ArmyDemLogProgramBriefing-Jan17
6. Entertainment
Entertaining people generally does not materially contribute to an agency’s mission performance. As a result, entertainment expenses are generally considered to be a personal expense.
7. Decorations
The use of appropriated funds to purchase decorations so long as they are modestly priced and consistent with work-related objectives rather than for personal convenience is generally permissible.
8. Business Cards
Under a necessary expense analysis, the GAO has sanctioned the purchase of business cards for agency employees. However, current policy permits only recruiters and criminal investigators to purchase commercially prepared business cards. All others are permitted to
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use appropriated funds to purchase card stock and printer ink and then use in-house computing resources to print their own business cards.
9. Telephone Installation and Expenses
Even though telephones might ordinarily be considered a necessary expense appropriated funds may not generally be used to install telephones in private residences or to pay the utility or other costs of maintaining a telephone in a private residence. Repair or maintenance of telephone lines in residences owned or leased by the US. Government is generally permissible. The prohibition on installing telephones in a personal residence does not prevent an agency from purchasing cellphones for its employees, if they are otherwise determined to be a necessary expense.
10. Awards (Including Unit or Regimental Coins and Similar Devices)
Agencies generally may not use their appropriated funds to purchase mementos or personal gifts. Congress has provided specific authority to award medals, trophies, badges, and similar devices to military members for excellence in accomplishments or competitions, but this authority is limited. Somewhat broader authority exists to provide awards to civilian employees. In both cases, consult the most recent Army Regulation for guidance. Seethe Commander’s Coin chapter for guidance on use of coins as awards.

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