Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.302–11.406 How must we administer an employee's claim?

(1) Review the employee's claim to determine whether the expenses claimed are reasonable in amount and customarily paid by the buyer/seller in the locality where the property is located;

(2) Disallow any portion of the employee's claim that is inflated or are higher than normal for similar services in the locality;

(3) Execute final administrative approval of payment of a claim by an appropriate agency approving official;  and

(4) Return disapproved applications to the employee with a memorandum of explanation.

(1) The aggregate amount of expenses claimed in connection with a sale or purchase of a residence is within the prescribed limitation for either;

(2) All conditions and requirements under which allowances may be paid have been met;  and

(3) The expenses themselves are those which are reimbursable.