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Oct 28, 2024administrative lawcoa disallowancegood faithpublic officialspdafgovernment accountability
Good Faith Defense: When Public Officials Can Avoid Liability for Disallowed Fund Transfers
The Supreme Court clarifies when good faith shields public officials from personal liability in COA disallowances involving PDAF fund transfers.