1. Rents, Communications, & Utilities
2. Supplies & Materials

U.S. CAPITOL POLICE EXPLANATION OF CHANGE

FISCAL YEAR 1995
TO ACCOMPANY SCHEDULE C - GENERAL EXPENSES

1.

Rents, Communications, and Utilities $43,000

Increase due to the cost of replacing 9 photocopy machines that are in excess of 8 years old. Technicians advise that the machines are worn out and beyond repair. Also covers the cost for House office equipment utilized by the Department. This cost was previously paid through the House contingent fund.

2.

Supplies and Materials $36,000

Increase due to absorbing costs previously incurred by House contingent fund. These costs are for office supplies procured through House stationery.

a. Transportation of Persons $44,000

Increase is due to the cost associated with protective details. This item has been underfunded for the past several years and has required reprogramming of funds in order to provide this service to members of Congress.

3.

Equipment $-100,000
This object class was reduced by $100,000 as a result of
expected savings due to the reduction in size and number
of vehicles in the fleet. There was an overall reduc-