B-185736: Dec 28, 1976

The claimant based his own appeal on the grounds that the only record saying that his transportation costs would not be covered was a job offer, which he turned down, and that his move was made as a result of a transfer not connected with the job offer. In this dispute of facts, the claimant did not produce sufficient evidence for his argument; the decision must be in favor of the Government. (SS)...

B-185736: Dec 28, 1976

GAO WILL ACCEPT STATEMENTS OF FACTS FURNISHED BY ADMINISTRATORS IN THE ABSENCE OF CONVINCING EVIDENCE TO THE CONTRARY. 2. HE IS NOT ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT SINCE NAVY DETERMINED AT TIME OF TRANSFER THAT TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION WOULD NOT BE AUTHORIZED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE AND PAYMENT MAY NOT BE MADE ON BASIS OF POST APPROVAL OF EXPENSES. ALTHOUGH THE NAVY SUBMITS THAT IN THIS CONVERSATION HE W...