Section 0401 Overview – Added restrictive language on food, entertainment and general expenditures for ceremonies. Also clarified that coin purchases must be approved in advance by the Under Secretary / Assistant Secretary / Other Key Official within each administration or staff office to clarify verbiage
Section 0403 Definitions – Added definition of “entertainment” to enhance reader understanding
Section 040503 B, C, E – Requirement for approval of coin purchases is changed from the VA Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or other key official within each Administration or Staff Office to revise approval requirements
Section 040505 A2 – Added language clarifying need to keep expenses under allowable per diem rate for the area to enhance reader understanding
Section 040506 A – Added language to clarify approval role for per person limit to enhance reader understanding
Appendix A – Replaced with Frequently Asked Questions to remove obsolete information
Appendix B – Removed due to containing information that is no longer relevant to remove obsolete information
Appendix D – Removed due to containing information that is no longer relevant to remove obsolete information
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