Explanation of Changes Shown on Schedule C MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS The funds appropriated for this account include gratuities to Widows and Heirs of deceased employees of the House; expenditures including but not limited to the purchase, exchange, maintenance and repair of House motor vehicles; and Interparliamentary Receptions as authorized by law. Price Level Changes Increases attributed to a 5 percent inflation factor for non-personnel items, other than Interparliamentary Receptions, and the COLA's applied to personnel items. |