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B-233361 1 (1989-04-07)

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         George  C. SoudersvZ  Transfer - Real Estate
     et   Expenses

          B-233361
          April 7, 1989




    A transferred employee  claims reimbursement for shipping
  arqes incurred by him to  speed delivery of his loan docu-
gats  to the lender incident  to the purchase of a residence.
ggs claim is denied.  Such shipping  charges are not specifi-
p1ly  listed as items to be  reimbursed under FTR, para.
l.g,2d(1)(a-e) (Supp. 4, Oct.  1, 1982).  Nor are shipping
Ntvery) charges *similar in nature' to the specifically
Ssted  reimbursable items as authorized  in FTR, pira.
*g.2d(l)(f).   None of the listed  authorized expenses
aeates  to shipping or delivery  fees; therefore, the
skigging charges may not be allowed  under any of those
*lauses, nor under FTR, para. 2-6.2f  'hich authorizes
Istabursement for incidental charges  since the expense was
at  for a required service.*

    SA transferred employee claims reimbursement for a fee
pid  to the lender reflecting an  appraiser's charge for
logpecting the employeea newly constructed  residence prior
be the closing date.  Pursuant  to PTR, para. 2-6.2d(1)(j),
saly those construction expenues which  are comparable to
Allowable expenses associated with  the purchase of an
slating  residence may be reimbursed.   The customary coat of
am appraisal is such an expense and  is, therefore, reimburs-
(ale as provided by FTR, para. 2-6.2b.

.   A transferred employee claims reimbursement  for two
tItle insurance policy endorsements.   FTR, para.
.*4.2d(1)(h) specifically authorizes  reimbursement of
G*rtage  title insurance premiums paid  for by employees and
Ilquired by lenders.  The endorsements  are reimbursable.





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