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B-183612 1 (1975-08-13)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadcoi0001 and id is 1 raw text is: THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES VVASHINGTON, D. C. 2054 8 FILE: DATE: C? B-18361297 /' MATTER OF: M arcus D. Dumond - Pro rata reimbursement of real estate expenses - survey fee [DIGEST: Employee who purchased residence and surrounding acreage on which a citrus grove was located is entitled to reimbursement of the survey fee on a pro rata basis in accordance with guidelines set out in 54 Comp. Gen. 597 (B-182203, Jan. 16, 1975). This matter is before us on a request for an advance decision reference ADFF:CP, from Ms. Louise McMillan, an authorized certifying officer of the Internal Revenue Service, Southeast Region, and con- cerns the propriety of certifying for payment the reclaim voucher of Mr. Marcus D. Dumond for real estate expenses incurred in con- nection with the purchase of a residence and surrounding acreage upon the transfer of his official duty station to Tampa, Florida. By T-ravel Authorization No. SE-J-74-82 dated January 18, 1974, Mr. Dumond was transferred from West Palm Beach, Floridn, to Tampa and on July 2, 1974, purchased a residence with acreage, 5 outbuildings, farming machinery, corral and citrus grove. Mr. Dumond's total real estate expenses were $1,116.50. However, he claimed reimbursement in the amount of $645.43 as follows: Recording Deed $ 4.00 Recording Mortgage $ 10.00 Mortgage Title Insurance $ 25.00 Appraisal Fee $ 25.00 Attorney's Fee $250.00 Survey Fee ($802.50 total) prorated in accordance with value of house and lot - $60,000 to total cost $145,000 - at $331.43 The certifying officer prorated the entire expenses incurred ($1,116.50) and reimbursed the employee in the amount of $462. The employee is now reclaiming an amount of $654.50 consisting of the total expenses of $1,116.50 less the $462 previously allowed. The record contains a statement by Garcia and Fields, attorneys at law,

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