Claim for Real Estate Expenses Incident to Transfer

Captain Charles C. Shaw, Finance and Accounting Officer, Rock Island Arsenal, requested a decision concerning an employee's claim for real estate expenses incurred pursuant to a change of official duty station. Reimbursement for examination of abstract and title opinion may not be made, because the employee had already been reimbursed for this service. Costs of preparing loan documents and a credit report may be reimbursed. Charges for closing services may be reimbursed only if evidence is presented that the fee was for conducting the settlement. (SW)