B-226271: Nov 5, 1987

The expenses authorized by paragraph 2-6.2d of the Federal Travel Regulations to be reimbursed are those which are comparable to expenses incurred in connection with the purchase of an existing residence. Since the expenses incurred as a result of permanent financing of the residence are most representative of the expenses incurred to purchase an existing residence. Although the expenses authorize...

B-226271: Nov 5, 1987

The Army requested a decision regarding whether it should reimburse a transferred employee for his real estate expenses incident to construction of a new home. GAO held that the employee was: (1) entitled to reimbursement for those expenses associated with or comparable to the purchase of an existing residence; and (2) not entitled to reimbursement for any expenses uniquely associated with the con...