What order is issued by a competent authority for reimbursement of expenses incident to official travel?

• A. Travel
• B. Written
• C. Permissive
• D. Accounting

Answer: (B)

A formal written authorization from a competent authority is required to reimburse expenses for official travel. This written order serves as the official record that the travel is approved and that the costs incurred are authorized for reimbursement, creating a clear paper trail for audit and accountability. Verbal approvals or informal arrangements don’t provide the necessary documentation to support reimbursement, which is why a written authorization is the essential instrument. The other options don’t fit because one refers to the trip itself, another implies non-official permission, and the last describes the processing function rather than the authorization needed to justify reimbursement.