Overpayment of Transportation Costs for Public Law 480 Commodities

NSIAD-85-21 Published: Oct 24, 1984. Publicly Released: Oct 24, 1984.

Highlights

During a study of transportation costs for Public Law 480 commodities, GAO identified an overpayment to Egypt by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in connection with a shipment of wheat to that country.

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Bid responsivenessExport regulationForeign trade policiesFreight transportation ratesGovernment collectionsGrain and grain productsInternational food programsLate bidsMarine transportationOverpaymentsForeign-flag carriers