B-185638: Feb 28, 1977

THERE IS NO AUTHORITY IN THE FEDERAL TRAVEL REGULATIONS (FTR) FOR REIMBURSING EMPLOYEE FOR SUCH EXPENSES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PURCHASES ARE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED IN ALLOWANCE FOR MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. SINCE KALAMAZOO WAS NEVER EMPLOYEE'S OFFICIAL DUTY STATION HE WAS EN ROUTE TO NEW OFFICIAL DUTY STATION AND NEWLY ACQUIRED GOODS MAY NOT BE SHIPPED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE. 2. THE POV WAS SHIPPED...

B-185638: Feb 28, 1977

Transferred employee claimed reimbursement for purchases on the grounds that clothing, household, and travel expenses were incurred only because the Army delayed completion of the claimant's permanent travel orders. Claim denied, since the incurred expenses are never paid. (SS)...