B-188473: Aug 3, 1977

SET-OFF OF FIRE SUPPRESSION COSTS FROM FUNDS WITHHELD UNDER CONTRACT IS APPROPRIATE EVEN THOUGH AMOUNT AND LIABILITY THEREFOR IS DISPUTED. 2. PURPORTED ASSIGNMENT BY ONE CORPORATION OF PAYMENTS UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OF ANOTHER CORPORATION IS INVLAID ABSENT EVIDENCE IN RECORD OF COMPLIANCE WITH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF ANTI-ASSIGNMENT ACT AND EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP OF CORPORATIONS. "NO SET-OFF"...

B-188473: Aug 3, 1977

An Authorized Certifying Officer of the Bonneville Power Administration requested advice concerning the priority of payment among competing claimants for funds withheld under a construction contract. The setoff of fire suppression costs for a forest fire which occurred during the performance of the contract is appropriate even though the amount and liability are disputed. The Forest Service claim...