https://www.gao.gov/products/128665

B-221033: Dec 17, 1985

A former member of the Marine Corps renewed a claim for a basic allowance for quarters, originally filed in 1974, for his mother's living arrangements predicated by her dependence on him. Since the mother had not responded to an official request for information concerning her financial circumstances, the claim was not approved. In his claim renewal, the former member stated that his mother had not...

https://www.gao.gov/products/457443

B-221033: Dec 17, 1985

HIS CLAIM WAS FIRST RECEIVED IN THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE ON NOVEMBER 7. BARS CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS RECEIVED IN THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE MORE THAN 6 YEARS AFTER THEY HAVE ACCRUED. WHEN HE WAS SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. /1/ WE CONCLUDE THAT HIS CLAIM IS BARRED BY THE 6-YEAR LIMITATION PERIOD PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE FOR CLAIMS COGNIZABLE BY OUR OFFICE. ACTIV...