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B-213769 1 (1984-05-01)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadlrc0001 and id is 1 raw text is: THE COMPTROLLER ENERAL DECI8ION .'OP THE UNITED STATUE WASHINGTON, 0.C. 2054U FILE: B-213769 DATE: May 1, 1984 MATTER OF: Donnie R. Sparks - Reimbursement of Real Estate Expenses'- Sale or Purchase of a Lot DIGEST: Employee claims reimbursement of real estate expenses for purchase or sale of a lot incident to his transfer. He was not able to finish construction of a residence on the lot prior to his transfer. His claim is denied since real estate expenses are payable only for the sale or purchase of a lot integrated with a dwelling or used for a mobile home in accordance with paragraph 2-6.1 of the Federal Travel Regulations, and he did not live in a residence on the lot when he was first notified of his transfer. The issue to be decided in this decision is whether an employee is entitled to reimbursement of real estate expenses for the purchase or sale of a lot that was not used as his actual residence. As explained below, an employee is not entitled to reimbursement for these expenses. This decision results from the request of Jerry A. Fries, Authorized Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Washington, D.C., for an opinion as to whether a BEM employee is entitled to reimbursement of real estate expenses incident to a permanent change of duty station. The request was not accompanied by a voucher. 31 U.S.C. S 3529, as codified by Pub. L. 97-258, 96 Stat. 967. However, the record indicates that the certifying officer has a voucher before him. Therefore, the question presented may be decided in order to expedite matters. H. J. Otway, 58 Comp. Gen. 612 (1979). Mr. Donnie R. Sparks, a BLM employee, was transferred from Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Socorro, New Mexico, effective July 11, 1982. For 4 months after reporting for duty in Socorro, Mr. Sparks searched for suitable housing without success. On November 30, 1982, he purchased a lot and made arrangements to have a new home constructed for use as his residence.

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