B-221720:
May 8, 1986
IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR OUR OFFICE TO GRANT RELIEF IN A CASE WHERE THE 3-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT FINANCIAL IRREGULARITIES TO GAO WITHIN 2 YEARS AFTER THE DATE THE ACCOUNTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO GAO FOR AUDIT (THAT IS. OUR OFFICE IS AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE ACCOUNTS OF ACCOUNTABLE OFFICERS. "WITHIN 3 YEARS AFTER THE DATE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL REC...
