Nepotism

An Accounting and Finance Officer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, requested an advance decision concerning a claim for unpaid pay and accrued leave. The civilian employee of the Air Force, who was removed from his position because his appointment violated anti-nepotism statutes, was appointed without authority. His claim for unpaid pay and accrued leave may not be paid, and action may be initiated to recover wages erroneously paid during the period of illegal employment.