B-183160: Nov 17, 1975

EMPLOYEE WAS REQUIRED TO PAY THE BANK'S LEGAL FEES IN CONNECTION WITH PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE AT NEW OFFICIAL STATION. HE IS ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR THE CUSTOMARY SERVICES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE UNDER FTR PARA. 2-6.2C (MAY 1973). THE PORTION OF THAT FEE PAID TO HIS ATTORNEY BECAUSE OF THE TITLE PROBLEM IS REIMBURSABLE SINCE INDEPENDENT LEGAL SERVICES WERE NECESSA...

B-183160: Nov 17, 1975

A decision was requested regarding an employee's claim for reimbursement of attorney's fees incident to the purchase of a residence at his new duty station. Since the employee was required to pay the bank's legal fees in connection with the purchase, he was entitled to reimbursement of attorney's fees for the customary services necessary to complete the purchase. The employee also retained his own...