ENTERTAINMENT OF UNITED STATES OFFICIALS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP81-00755R000100080016-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 12, 2000
• Sequence Number: 16
• Publication Date: November 13, 1951
• Content Type: MEMO

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Chief - Finance Division
Deputy Comptroller
Entertainment of United States Officials
DATE: 13 November 1951
REF: Memorandum from Acting Chief, Finance Division, to Deputy
Comptroller, dtd 22 October 1951; Subject: "Entertainment
of United States Officials"
1. The problem presented in referenced memorandum has been
discussed with the Comptroller and the Deputy Director (Administra-
tion). In so doing, the historical development and intent in Sec-
tions 6.3 and 7.2 of the Confidential Funds Regulations were re-
viewed. The conclusions derived from this review to be applied
referenced memo are as follows:
a. The Finance Division is correct in disallowing enter-
tainment of US government officials which may be claimed under
Section 6.3 of the Confidential Funds Regulations which permits
expenditures for representation purposes, This is based on the
philosophy that there is no need nor logic to representational
entertainment by one government official of another government
official.
b. This disallowed entertainment of government officials,
however, could be allowed under Section 7.2 of the Confidential
Funds Regulations if approved by the Assistant Director con-
cerned as being operationally essential.
2. The interpretation of Section 7.2 hinges upon the signifi-
cance of the word "normal" which qualifies the general prohibition
against entertainment of US Government officials. Historically, this
minor qualification was provided in recognition of the fact that in
rare instances, the entertainment of US Government officials may be
vitally essential in furtherance of the mission of CIA. In view of
the sensitivity of such entertainment, the Deputy Director (Administra-
tion) expressed the opinion that it should be allowed only as approved
by the Assistant Director himself.
3. The item of entertainment disallowed from the travel voucher
of may therefore be certified if approved by
the Assistant Director. Aside from this specific case, the principles
set forth above should generally be applied in the administration of
Section 7.2 of the Confidential Funds Regulations. Please advise all
certifying officers and other personnel of the Finance Division accord-
ingly.
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