Request for Waiver of Travel, Transportation, and Relocation Expenses
B-188597
Jan 15, 1979
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Since the sole purpose of the transfer of a civilian employee of the Department of the Navy was to effect his retirement in California, no portion of his relocation expenses may be reimbursed. The member was erroneously advised that he would be entitled to reimbursement for his travel and relocation expenses, but the government is not estopped from repudiating advice given by one of its officials if that advice is erroneous. Any payments made on the basis of erroneous advice or authorization are recoverable.