conditions make it impractical to claim these expenses.
They may be reimbursed
from .0015 funds.
Other authorized expenses include--
o
Charges for telephones used in undercover facilities.
o
Security deposits.
o
Installation fees.
o
Monthly bills.
o
Toll charges.
Telegrams or wires are reimbursed with normal appropriations.
Source(s) and Registered Source Payments.
These payments are considered proper
claims for reimbursement from .0015 funds. These payments include--
o
Interview amenities.
o
Individual payments.
o
Reimbursement
for
expenses
incurred
by
sources
assisting
in
the
investigation.
No source may be paid by two or more federal law enforcement agencies for the same
information. All costs and expenses must be properly documented.
Military and federal employees who are paid for criminal information must be
documented as registered or confidential sources.
Payments are made only to
personnel who perform their duties beyond what is required during normal duty
assignment.
Unauthorized Expenditures
There are certain restrictions that apply to the use of .0015 funds.
All .0015
Army has jurisdiction.
No expenditures supported by DA operating funds are
financed with .0015 funds. Exceptions fall under the following conditions:
o
When normal administrative procedures would compromise the security of the
investigation or jeopardize the safety or cover of personnel.
o
If there is a delay in completing a time sensitive investigation.
The substitution of .0015 funds for other appropriated funds because of a lack
of planning for anticipated funds is prohibited.
The actions of investigators
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