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B-271204 1 (1996-07-02)

handle is hein.gao/gaocrptaedi0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Comptroller General of the United States Washington, D.C. 20548 Decision Matter of: William Archilla File: B-271204 Date: July 2, 1996 DIGEST A new appointee to a manpower shortage category position from the private sector, who was issued travel orders erroneously authorizing full permanent change-of- station allowances, may only be reimbursed for personal travel per diem, transportation for self and family, and shipment of household goods. 5 U.S.C. § 5723 (1996). Submission of this claim to the Congress under the Meritorious Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3702(d) (1996) is not appropriate. DECISION This decision responds to a request from the Chief, Travel Division, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Department of Defense1 concerning the entitlement of a newly appointed employee to be reimbursed full relocation expenses. If not reimbursable, the question raised is whether the employee's situation meets the standards for relief under the Meritorious Claims Act. We conclude that full relocation expenses may not be allowed and that it would be inappropriate to submit the matter to the Congress for relief as a meritorious claim, for the following reasons. BACKGROUND Mr. William Archilla, who was employed in the private sector and residing in Columbus, Georgia, applied for and was appointed to a manpower shortage category position with the Defense Contract Management Command International (DCMCI) in Homestead, Florida. Although the appointment was his initial federal position, Mr. Archilla was authorized full permanent change-of-station allowances as though he was a federal employee being transferred from one permanent duty station to another for permanent duty. Mr. Archilla reported for duty on November 19, 1995, and remained in temporary quarters until December 1, 1995, when he moved into permanent quarters. He 1Mr. G. A. Terrill - Reference DFAS-CO-LTP. 1231628

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