41 CFR 302-3.2: -3.2 Travel to first official station before appointment.

Generally, appointees may not be reimbursed for relocation expenses incurred before they have been appointed to a Federal position and signed an agreement to remain in Government service for 12 months after appointment. However, there is an exception for appointees who have performed Presidential transition activities. Such appointees may be reimbursed allowable travel and transportation expenses incurred at any time following the most recent Presidential election once they have signed a service agreement. However, the appointment must occur in the same fiscal year as the Presidential transition activities.