B-217489: Aug 29, 1985

The National Treasury Employees Union requested a decision as to whether two employees may be reimbursed for relocation expenses in connection with a change of permanent duty station. GAO noted that a Merit Promotion Vacancy Announcement was issued for one or more revenue officer positions which stated that selection would be done on a competitive basis and limited to districtwide applicants. The...

B-217489: Aug 29, 1985

THE EMPLOYEES WERE FURNISHED THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT SUBSEQUENT TO REQUESTING CONSIDERATION FOR OPENINGS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT. ENTITLEMENT TO RELOCATION EXPENSES IS CONTINGENT UPON A DETERMINATION THAT TRANSFER IS NOT PRIMARILY FOR THE CONVENIENCE OR BENEFIT OF EMPLOYEE OR AT HIS REQUEST. GAO WILL NOT DISTURB AGENCY'S DETERMINATION UNLESS CLEARLY ERRONEOUS. SINCE THESE TRANSFERS WERE TO...