Section 832.404 - Exclusions(b)(1) As permitted by 31 U.S.C. 3324(d)(2) , VA allows advance payment for subscriptions or other charges for newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and other publications for official use, notwithstanding the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 3324(a) . The term "other publications" includes any publication printed, microfilmed, photocopied or magnetically or otherwise recorded for auditory or visual use.(2) As permitted by 31 U.S.C. 1535 , VA allows advance payment for services and supplies obtained from another Government agency.(3) As permitted by 5 U.S.C. 4109 , VA allows advance payment for all or any part of the necessary expenses for training Government employees, including obtaining professional credentials under 5 U.S.C. 5757 , in Government or non-Government facilities, including the purchase or rental of books, materials, and supplies or services directly related to the training of a Government employee. 83 FR 49306 , Oct. 1, 2018