B-214837: Oct 11, 1984

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - TRANSFERS - REAL ESTATE EXPENSES - FORECLOSURE SALE - LITIGATION EXPENSES DIGEST: THE RESIDENCE OF A TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEE OF THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WAS SOLD IN A FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER. FORECLOSURE SALE: THE QUESTION IN THIS CASE IS WHETHER THE EXPENSES DISBURSED BY THE REFEREE OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF A TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEE'S R...

B-214837: Oct 11, 1984

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 employ...