[Query Concerning Reimbursement of Foreclosure Sale Expenses]

The Veterans Administration requested a decision as to whether the expenses stemming from the foreclosure sale of a transferred employee's residence may be reimbursed as a residence sale expense. GAO noted that regulations preclude reimbursement for litigation costs and operating and maintenance costs arising from the sale of a transferred employee's house. Since the expenses claimed by the employee fell under these categories, they were not reimbursable. Accordingly, the claim was disallowed.