Matter of: Sergeant Ted A. Morell, USA

Abstract

Payment may not be made on Army member's claim for reimbursement of costs incurred for storage of household goods and transportation of dependents not authorized by law and regulation seven though he was erroneously advised by Army officials that travel could be performed by his dependents at Government expense. In the absence of specific statutory authority the United States is not liable for the negligent or erroneous acts of its officers, agents, or employees, and the member therefore gained no entitlement to the expenditures by reason of the erroneous advice.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 29, 1979
Accession Number
AD1119364

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Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

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  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Comptrollers
  • Congress
  • Corporations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Determinants (Mathematics)
  • Families (Human)
  • Finance
  • Governments
  • Household Goods
  • Insurance
  • Judgment
  • Kentucky
  • Law
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Office Personnel
  • Regulations
  • Transportation
  • United States

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