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B-222135 1 (1986-08-18)

handle is hein.gao/gaobadmkz0001 and id is 1 raw text is: . . iI.- 9.I0LBA a The Comptroller General of the United States Washington, D.C. 20548 Decision Mattero Fred L. Newhouse - Claim for Real Estate Expenses File: B-222135 Date: August 18, 1986 DIGEST A Customs Service employee, whose position in Arkansas was abolished, was transferred to Canada. His claim for real estate expenses incurred in selling his residence is denied. The relocation statute requires that for reimbursement of real estate expenses, both the old and new duty stations must be located in the United States or its territories or possessions. Any erroneous advice which the employee may have received does not provide a basis for payment of these expenses. DECISION ISSUE The issue in this decision concerns an employee's entitlement to reim- bursement of real estate expenses in connection with his transfer to a duty post outside the United States. We hold that the employee is not entitled to reimbursement since real estate expenses are not authorized under the applicable relocation statutes for transfers to or from over- seas posts. BACKGROUND This decision is in response to a request from Thomas E. Garrison, Chief, Travel Section, U. S. Customs Service, National Finance Center, for a decision from our Office concerning the propriety of paying the real estate expenses incurred by Mr. Fred L. Newhouse, a Customs Service employee. Mr. Newhouse was assigned to the Saudi Arabian Educational Assistance Program at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas, when he was notified on January 13, 1984, that the Customs staff in this program would be reduced and his position would be abolished. Mr. Newhouse was then reassigned to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, effective February 19, 1984, and he was authorized travel and transportation expenses and shipment of his household goods to this new duty station. Mr. Newhouse states that at the time of his transfer, he was verbally assured that he would be reimbursed for all expenses incurred incident to the move, including real estate expenses. He claims reimbursement for

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