[Comments on Decision Concerning State's Liability for Food Stamps Lost in Mail]
B-212222
Sep 03, 1987
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GAO commented on a court decision concerning a state's liability for food stamps lost in the mail. GAO noted that the court affirmed the state's liability and concluded that the federal government could not assess interest against the state's debt. GAO disagreed with the court's decision and recommended a rehearing or appeal.