B-206591 L/M: Apr 27, 1982

GAO'S AUTHORITY TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS OF ACCOUNTABLE OFFICERS IS LIMITED TO A 3- YEAR PERIOD. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY: THIS IS IN REPLY TO YOUR REQUEST OF FEBRUARY 24. FOR RELIEF FOR 10 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) CERTIFYING OFFICERS FOR LOSSES THAT WERE DISCOVERED IN OCTOBER 1973. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE COMBINED LOSSES IS $167. FN2 SHE DID SO EITHER BY USING VALID TAX RETURNS AND SOCIAL SECUR...