Justice Manual § 3-14.100

Title 41, C.F.R. Part 101-17, Assignment and Utilization of Space, provides procedures governing the assignment and utilization of space in Federal or leased facilities under the custody and control of the General Services Administration (GSA). Authority for acquisition, relocation, alteration or release of space has been delegated to EOUSA.

Limitations: In accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-473, October 12, 1984), the following limitation applies to renovating, remodeling, furnishing, or redecorating the office of any Government employee appointed by the President:

Sec. 619. During the period in which the head of any department or agency, or any other officer or civilian employee of the Government appointed by the President of the United States, holds office, no funds may be obligated or expended in excess of $5,000 to renovate, remodel, furnish, or redecorate the office of such department head, agency head, officer, or employee, or to purchase furniture or make improvements for any such office, unless such renovation, remodeling, furnishing, or redecoration is expressly approved by the Committees on Appropriations of the House and the Senate.