B-230396: Jun 15, 1988

Which accrued more than 6 years from the date the claim was filed in GAO. Is barred by the 6-year limitation set forth in 31 U.S.C. Although the employee argues that the delay in filing the claim with GAO was due to the agency's failure to advise him of his right to appeal its decision to GAO. We have consistently held that we are without authority to waive or modify the application of 31 U.S.C. T...

B-230396: Jun 15, 1988

An Occupational Safety and Health Administration employee appealed the denial of his claim for backpay for a period of time in which he performed the duties of a higher-grade-level position. GAO held that the claimant was not entitled to backpay, since: (1) the claimant filed the claim after the 6-year statutory limitation; and (2) it did not have the authority to waive the limitation. Accordingly...