B-272711.2: Dec 17, 1996

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employee requested waiver of erroneous relocation expenses and allowances he received pursuant to his transfer to another airport. GAO held that: (1) the employee took the initiative on numerous occasions to discuss his relocation benefits with authorized officials who informed him time and again that he was eligible for these benefits; (2) FAA issued offici...

B-272711.2: Dec 17, 1996

Even though the airports are only 17 miles apart. FAA determined that he was not entitled to expenses and seeks repayment of the expenses paid. Employee's request for waiver of the debt is granted. Was repeatedly assured that he was eligible for relocation benefits. GAO finds that he incurred the expenses in good faith reliance on his travel orders and was without fault in accepting payments for t...