B-238130: Nov 23, 1990

A member of the National Guard was reassigned to another military specialty. Was denied severance pay under applicable law because he had been removed from the civilian position for cause. Since there is no indication in the record that the determination of removal for cause was arbitrary or capricious. Denial of severance pay was proper. Anderson - Claim for Severance Pay: This is in response to...

B-238130: Nov 23, 1990

A former National Guard employee claimed entitlement to civilian severance pay, contending that: (1) the National Guard's drug testing procedures were inadequate; (2) he did not knowingly ingest drugs; and (3) he was treated unfairly, since another individual in a similar situation received severance pay. GAO held that the: (1) claimant failed to support his allegations about the propriety of the...