Air Force Employee--Relocation Expenses--Violation of 1-Year Service Agreement

A retired Air Force employee requested reconsideration of a denial of his claim for relocation expenses, contending that the Air Force unreasonably determined that he was indebted for relocation expenses previously paid. GAO found that the employee signed a transportation agreement committing himself to remain in the Government service one year after the transfer in consideration for relocation expenses paid by the Air Force. However, after serving five months at the new duty station he voluntarily retired from the service. Accordingly, the denial is upheld and the employee is required to reimburse the Government for the cost of his relocation.