B-220197: Jan 24, 1986

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - NEW APPOINTMENTS - RELOCATION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AND ALLOWANCES THERE IS NO INDICATION IN THE STATUTES OR REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE RELOCATION OF FEDERAL APPOINTEES OF ANY INTENT TO DEPRIVE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED IN UNDERTAKING AN AUTHORIZED MOVE THAT IS INTERRUPTED BY THE APPOINTEE'S DEATH. THOSE EXPENSES ARE ALLOWABLE TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY DO NOT EXCEED...

B-220197: Jan 24, 1986

The Veterans Administration (VA) requested a decision concerning payment of expenses incurred pursuant to an authorized household goods shipment that was not completed because of the appointee's death. GAO found that: (1) there is no indication in the statutes or regulations governing relocation of federal appointees and employees of any intent to deprive reimbursement for expenses incurred in und...