Clarification of Decisions Dealing with the Costs of Meals and Breaks at Employee's Official Duty Stations

This document responds to a Social Security Administration (SSA) request for clarification of prior GAO decisions dealing with the costs of meals and breaks at employee's official duty stations. SSA presented a number of issues regarding when the costs of meals, breaks or refreshments are payable or reimbursable for government and nongovernment sponsored meetings, conferences and seminars.