B-103726, JUNE 8, 1951, 30 COMP. GEN. 500

B-103726 June 8, 1951
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AS FAR AS PERSONAL SERVICES ARE CONCERNED DURING THE PARTICULAR FISCAL YEAR. WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES DURING ANY SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH A LIMITATION THEREON IS IMPOSED ON ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION. 1951: REFERENCE IS MADE TO YOUR LETTER OF MAY 24. WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL SERVICES AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE COMMISSION DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1952 AND THEREAFTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE OBLIGATION OR EXPENDITURE OF SUCH BALANCES. WAS MADE AVAILABLE UNTIL EXPENDED BUT CONTAINED A LIMITATION OF $29. IT IS STATED IN EFFECT THAT STRICT ADHERENCE TO SUCH LIMITATIONS WOULD SERIOUSLY CURTAIL VARIOUS ACTIVITIES DUE TO NECESSITY OF LONG RANGE PLANNING AND WOULD RETARD THE LAND PURCHASE PROGRAM OF THE COMMISSION DURING A PERIOD OF CONSTANTLY INCREASING LAND PRICES.