Estimate the number of expected trips to the district in accordance with your strategic plan. Determine how often district staff may need to be in Washington and vice versa. Printing and Reproduction Category includes newsletters, printing, photography, and other related expenses. Other Services Janitors for district offices News clipping services Room fees for town hall meetings Staff training. Your official funds can help you meet your legislative and representational goals, but, if mismanaged, they can constrain your office's activities and even lead to public embarrassment.
Many offices lose sight of their goals in the rush of normal legislative business.
If your office over-spends its official allocation of funds , the Member is personally liable for the excess expenditures. None of these options are attractive. Simple financial planning can prevent such over-spending. Media scrutiny of your expenditures. You and your staff need to be aware of these considerations when authorizing major expenditures such as district office rent, a computer system, or a printing and mailing job.