# 4 CFR § 28.89: Attorney's fees and costs

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.89

## Section

- **Citation:** 4 CFR § 28.89
- **Heading:** Attorney's fees and costs
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 4—Accounts > CHAPTER I—GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE > SUBCHAPTER B—GENERAL PROCEDURES > PART 28—GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD › PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CLAIMS CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AT THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE > Subpart B—Procedures > Board Decisions, Attorney's Fees and Judicial Review

## Text

Within 20 days after service of a final decision by the Board, or within 20 days after the date on which an initial decision becomes final pursuant to § 28.87(d), the petitioner, if they are the prevailing party, may submit a request for the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs. GAO may file a response within 20 days after service of the request. Motions for attorney's fees shall be filed in accordance with § 28.21 of these regulations. Rulings on attorney's fees and costs shall be consistent with the standards set forth at 5 U.S.C. 7701(g). The decision of the administrative judge concerning attorney's fees and costs shall be subject to review and shall become final according to the provisions of § 28.87.
[68 FR 69302, Dec. 12, 2003, as amended at 89 FR 51399, June 18, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [4 CFR § 28.15 § 28.15 Scope and policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.15.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.16 § 28.16 Revocation, amendment or waiver of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.16.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.17 § 28.17 Internal petitions of Board employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.17.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.18 § 28.18 Filing a petition with the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.18.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.19 § 28.19 Content of response by charged party.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.19.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.20 § 28.20 Number of Pleadings, service and response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.20.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.21 § 28.21 Amendments to petitions and motions practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.21.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.22 § 28.22 Administrative judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.22.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.23 § 28.23 Disqualification of administrative judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.23.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.24 § 28.24 Sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.24.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.25 § 28.25 Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.25.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.26 § 28.26 Witness fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.26.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.27 § 28.27 Intervenors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.27.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.28 § 28.28 Substitution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.28.md)

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