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B-215960 1 (1984-11-14)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadmab0001 and id is 1 raw text is: ' THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL 0ECISION .n * OF THE UNITED STATES aWASHINGTON, 0.C. 20548 FILE: B-215960 DATE: November 14, 1984 MATTER OF: Robert C. Markgraf - Relocation Expenses - Plumbing Repair DIGEST: Employee of Defense Contract Audit Agency transferred from South Bend, Indiana, to Chicago, Illinois, claims incidental real estate expenses of $747.97 for waterpipe repair at his new house prior to settle- ment. The claim is denied. Expenses claimed for plumbing repairs are operating or maintenance costs specifically disal- lowed by paragraph 2-6.2d of the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Additionally, under FTR para. 2-3.1c, costs disallowed under other sections are not reimbursable as miscellaneous expenses. An employee of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is claiming costs totaling $747.97 for plumbing repairs to the waterpipes of his home at his new duty station. The claim is denied because the cost of repair- ing cracks in underground waterpipes is an operating or maintenance cost which is not reimbursable. Mr. Robert C. Markgraf, a DCAA employee, was trans- ferred from South Bend, Indiana, to Chicago, Illinois, with a reporting date of November 22, 1982. The Regional Resources Manager, DCAA, has requested an advance decision as to whether these plumbing expenses may be reimbursed. Mr. Markgraf reports that while occupying his new residence in Chicago prior to the actual settlement and taking of title, he discovered a problem with the water- pipes. The problem was brought to the attention of the seller who recommended a plumber to Mr. Markgraf. The necessary repairs were made by the recommended plumber for a charge of $1,495.94. However, the seller refused to pay the bill. Because the plumber's bill had to be paid before the loan closing could take place, Mr. Markgraf paid the bill on February 9, 1983, and the settlement took place on February 11, 1983. Subsequently, Mr. Markgraf's attorney negotiated a settlement with the seller who 0105 47

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