41 CFR § 302-16.1 - Eligibility for a miscellaneous expenses allowance (MEA).

(a) Eligibility for an MEA is indicated where applicable at § 302-3.100 of this chapter; new appointees, SES “last move home”, employees assigned under the Government Employees Training Act (GETA), and employees returning from an overseas assignment for separation from Government service are not eligible for MEA.

(b) Employees will be reimbursed the MEA in accordance with their agency's internal relocation policy. However, agencies cannot authorize an advance of funds for the MEA.