Real Estate and Temporary Quarters Expenses

Lt. Col. C. G. Mieman, an Accounting and Finance Officer, requested a decision concerning a claim by an Air Force officer for real estate and temporary quarters expenses incurred incident to a permanent change of station as a civilian employee. Civilian Air Force employee agreed to remain in Government for a year following transfer, but entered Air Force active duty in less time. As he was still a Government employee and did not breach transportation agreement, real estate expenses were reimbursable. Expenses of 6-week apartment lease, suitable only for transferred claimant whose family remained at old station, were reimbursable as quarters were temporary.