B-221545:
Jun 3, 1986
NOTWITHSTANDING THAT THE VALIDITY OF THE POWER OF ATTORNEY MAY HAVE BEEN PRESERVED BY OPERATION OF A STATE STATUTE. THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN IS AN INCOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR THE DEPENDENTS OF DECEASED SERVICE MEMBERS. ACCOUNTING OFFICERS HAVE A DUTY TO OBTAIN ACQUITTANCE WHEN PAYMENTS ARE MADE UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IT IS A MATTER OF SERIOUS DOUBT THAT A GOOD ACQUITTANCE COULD BE ASSURED THROUGH...