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Matter of: Steven B. Wirth File: B-249337 Date: May 6, 1993

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CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Relocation Household goods Commuted rates Reimbursement Amount determination Transferred employee was authorized to move his household goods under the commuted rate method but no cost comparison was done between that method and the actual expense (GBL) method prior to shipment. Agency's failure to perform cost comparison prior to shipment was a clear violation of the Joint Travel Regulations. This failure justifies exception to the rule against retroactive modification of travel orders after travel is performed. Subsequent cost comparison showed that GBL method was substantially less expensive than commuted rate method. Employee's claim for commuted rate payment is denied.

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