B-257531: Jun 13, 1995

A Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) employee claimed reimbursement for temporary lodging expenses he incurred incident to his transfer. BPA had determined that, since the claimant had occupied the quarters for more than 2 years, he was not entitled to reimbursement of his temporary lodging expenses. GAO held that the claimant: (1) waited for his family to vacate their old residence before clai...

B-257531: Jun 13, 1995

Initially pending his son's graduation at which time his family was planning to move to the new duty station. Although the family's move was delayed. The one- bedroom apartment would not have accommodated his family of four on a long-term basis. His household goods were not moved into the apartment. These factors indicate that the intent of the employee was to make temporary use of the quarters. W...