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Ratification of Unauthorized Purchases

B-197754 May 01, 1980
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The Forest Service requested a decision as to whether 10 firms, that supplied services and products as a result of requests by personnel acting without procurement authority, were entitled to payment. The Forest Service stated that the products and services were delivered or performed by the vendors, and were used by the Government and thus the Government received a benefit. GAO held that payment for the products and services accepted by the Forest Service may be authorized on a quantum valebant or quantum meruit basis, as applicable.

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