authority and duties of administrator

authority and duties of administrator Sec. 501. (a) The Administrator is authorized to prescribe, promulgate, and publish such rules and regulations as are consistent with the provisions of this Act and necessary to carry out its purposes. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 11 of the Act of October 17, 1940, as amended (54 Stat. 1193), payments under this Act shall be subject to audit and review by the General Accounting Office, as provided by the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, as amended, and the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950. (b) The Administrator is authorized to accept uncompensated services and to enter into contracts or agreements with private or public agencies, or persons, for necessary services, incident to the administration of this Act, including personal services, as he may deem practicable. (c) The Administrator is authorized to provide the educational and vocational counseling required under section 301, and may provide or require additional counseling if he deems it to be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act. Where educational or vocational counseling is required pursuant to this Act, the Administrator is authorized, in his discretion, to defray or reimburse the parent or guardian for the necessary traveling expenses of the eligible person to and from the place of counseling. 70 Stat. 420 (d) The Administrator may advise and consult with the Advisory Committee established pursuant to section 262 of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, with respect to the administration of this Act. (e) In carrying out his functions under this Act, the Administrator may utilize the facilities and services of any other Federal department or agency. Any such utilization shall be pursuant to proper agreement with the Federal department or agency concerned; and payment to cover the cost thereof shall be made either in advance or by way of reimbursement, as may be provided in such agreement.