What is the ruling on disposing of the funds for official assignments that I received from my engineering work, which exceed the actual days I spent on assignment, by giving them to my team members as incentives or spending them on project matters, knowing that I consider these funds to be state funds and do not want them to be held accountable for them? And is it permissible for me to rent four cars for the employees and actually use two of them, and spend the rental fees of the remaining two cars on project needs or to assist members in emergency situations?
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What you received as compensation for the days of secondment falls into two categories: First, if the official is authorized to disburse the full compensation, then there is no blame upon you. Second, if he is not authorized, but does so fraudulently, then it is not permissible for you to take it, and it must be returned to your workplace. As for what you mentioned regarding saving some expenses in your work, this depends on your work regulations and authorities. So, do what you are permitted to do and strive to safeguard the interests of your work.
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