Setoff against Block Grant Funds
B-171019 December 14, 1976Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)
SummaryOpinion was requested as to whether the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) may make a setoff against appropriated funds statutorily required for distribution of current block grants to the States to settle a past claim of LEAA. Such a setoff is not allowed, nor can LEAA withhold further grant payments against cancellation of debt. |
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