[Decision Concerning Entitlement of Foreign Service Officer to Reimbursement for Travel Expenses]

The State Department requested a decision regarding a retired employee's entitlement to reimbursement for travel expenses to his retirement residence. State questioned his entitlement, since he did not remain at the retirement residence, but returned to his original residence. GAO held that, since the employee traveled within 6 months of his separation, he was entitled to reimbursement even though he did not establish a residence. Accordingly, the claim was allowed.