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§3309 Preservation of Claims of Government Until Settled in Government Accountability Office; Disposal Authorized Upon Written Approval of Comptroller General
Title 44 › CHAPTER 33 — DISPOSAL OF RECORDS › § 3309
Summary
Agency heads may not destroy records of claims or accounts involving the U.S. until the GAO settles them, unless the Comptroller General gives written approval.
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Title 44, §3309
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Records pertaining to claims and demands by or against the Government of the United States or to accounts in which the Government of the United States is concerned, either as debtor or creditor, may not be disposed of by the head of an agency under authorization granted under this chapter, until the claims, demands, and accounts have been settled and adjusted in the Government Accountability Office, except upon the written approval of the Comptroller General of the United States.
Legislative History
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 374 (July 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 9, 57 Stat. 382).
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Amendments
2004—Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office” in section catchline and text. 1970—Pub. L. 91–287 substituted “under this chapter” for “under section 3306–3308 of this title”.
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44 U.S.C. § 3309
Title 44, Public Printing and Documents
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102