Review of Secretary's Travel Between October 5 and 18, 1996

In accordance with Congressman Frank D. Riggs' letter of October 9, 1996, and a follow-up meeting on October 15, 1996 with a member of his staff and staff members of the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology, the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, we reviewed the recent travel of the Secretary of VA to Northern California and assessed adherence to all applicable requirements. Our review concluded that the requirements and policy guidance for political activities and related travel were met and appropriate distribution was made for the travel costs allocable between appropriated funds and campaign funds.