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PUBLIC LAW 89-554-SEPT. 6, 1966

not subsequently covered by allowances accrued to the employee under this subchapter is recoverable by the Government by— (1) setoff against accrued pay, compensation, amount of retirement credit, or other amount due the employee from the Government; and (2) such other method as is provided by law for the recovery of amounts owing to the Government. The head of the agency concerned, under regulations of the President, may waive in whole or in part a right of recovery under this subsection, if it is shown that the recovery would be against equity and good conscience or against the public interest. (c) The allowances and differentials authorized by this subchapter shall be paid under regulations prescribed by the President governing— (1) payments of the allowances and differentials and the respective rates at which the payments are made; (2) the foreign areas, the groups of positions, and the categories of employees to which the rates apply; and (3) other related matters. § 5923. Quarters allowances When Government owned or rented quarters are not provided without charge for an employee in a foreign area, one or more of the following quarters allowances may be granted when applicable: (1) A temporary lodging allowance for the reasonable cost of temporary quarters incurred by the employee and his family— (A) for a period not in excess of 3 months after first arrival at a new post of assignment in a foreign area or a period ending with the occupation of residence quarters, whichever is shorter; and (B) for a period of not more than 1 month immediately before final departure from the post after the necessary evacuation of residence quarters. (2) A living quarters allowance for rent, heat, light, fuel, gas, electricity, and water, without regard to section 529 of title 31. (3) Under unusual circumstances, payment or reimbursement for extraordinary, necessary, and reasonable expenses, not otherwise compensated for, incurred in initial repairs, alterations, and improvements to the privately leased residence of an employee at a post of assignment in a foreign area, if— (A) the expenses are administratively approved in advance; and (B) the duration and terms of the lease justify payment of the expenses by the Government. § 5924. Cost-of-living allowances The following cost-of-living allowances may be granted, when applicable, to an employee in a foreign area: (1) A post allowance to offset the difference between the cost of living at the post of assignment of the employee in a foreign area and the cost of living in the District of Columbia. (2) A transfer allowance for extraordinary, necessary, and reasonable expenses, not otherwise compensated for, incurred by an employee incident to establishing himself at a post of assignment in— (A) a foreign area; or (B) the United States between assignments to posts in foreign areas.

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