GAO Is Without Authority to Settle Claims against the Postal Service

B-188409: Mar 4, 1977

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A claimant requested a price increase under a contract for lease of an office building to the Postal Service. GAO could not render a decision since the Postal Service is vested with authority to settle its own claims.