B-183956: Feb 19, 1976

IF AGENCY TO WHICH EMPLOYEE IS ASSIGNED DETERMINES THAT CLAIMANT DELAYED TRAVEL WHILE REASONABLY AND NECESSARILY AWAITING MOVERS. GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WOULD INTERPOSE NO OBJECTION IF CLAIMANT WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY EXCUSED FOR SUCH TIME AS WAS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCH PURPOSE. WHOSE HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS WERE SHIPPED UNDER "ACTUAL EXPENSE" METHOD OF SHIPMENT. THE GOVERNMENT IS THE SHIPPER AND THE AUTHORI...

B-183956: Feb 19, 1976

An employee requested review of the disallowance of his claim for restoration of annual leave, an allowance for personally packing valuable household goods, and reimbursement for the cost of title insurance. The employee delayed his travel while awaiting the movers; he may be administratively excused for that time, and the leave may be restored. The employee, who without authority undertook to pac...