Payment of Claims Against the Panama Canal
ID-83-34
Published: Mar 04, 1983. Publicly Released: Mar 04, 1983.
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During October 1, 1979 to March 31, 1982, the U.S. Attorney for the Panama Canal Zone sent a number of final judgments against the Panama Canal Company by the U.S. District Court for the Canal Zone to GAO for certification and payment from the permanent indefinite appropriation for judgments. The judgments were paid from a permanent judgment appropriation account. GAO reviewed this matter in response to a question as to whether these payments should have been made from Panama Canal Commission operation and maintenance appropriations.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Panama Canal Commission | The Panama Canal Commission should take action to reimburse the judgment appropriation account for the payments erroneously made. The reimbursement can be accomplished by a transfer of funds or check payable to the U.S. Treasury. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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