48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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9 sections with “Accrual of a claim”

  • FAR 33.206 Initiation of a claim.
    … be submitted, in writing, to the contracting officer for a decision within 6 years after accrual of a claim, unless the contracting parties agreed to a shorter time period. This 6-year time period does not apply to contracts awarded prior …
  • FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.
    …act to earn not less than 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked; (2) Allow accrual and use of paid sick leave as required by E.O. 13706 and 29 CFR part 13; (3) Comply with the accrual, use, and other requirements set forth i…
  • FAR 33.201 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— Accrual of a claim means the date when all events, that fix the alleged liability of either the Government or the contractor and permit assertion of the claim, were known or should have been known. For liability to…
  • FAR 22.2106 Prohibited acts.
    …eave Under Executive Order 13706, a contractor may not— (a) Interfere with an employee's accrual or use of paid sick leave as required by E.O. 13706 or 29 CFR part 13 (see 29 CFR 13.6(a)); (b) Discharge or in any other manner discriminate…
  • FAR 31.001 Definitions.
    …of compensation by the employee. This definition shall not include the amount of year end accruals for salaries, wages, or bonuses that are to be paid within a reasonable period of time after the end of a cost accounting period. Defined-be…
  • FAR 31.205-41 Taxes.
    …fare plans, deferred compensation plans, or other similar types of plans. (7) Income tax accruals designed to account for the tax effects of differences between taxable income and pretax income as reflected by the books of account and fina…
  • FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management.
    …rompt payment terms of the contract regarding notice of an improper invoice and delays in accrual of interest penalties apply. (e) Liability for uncompleted or erroneous transfers. (1) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because…
  • FAR 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management.
    …rompt payment terms of the contract regarding notice of an improper invoice and delays in accrual of interest penalties apply. (2) If the EFT information changes after submission of correct EFT information, the Government shall begin using…
  • FAR 52.233-1 Disputes.
    … in writing and, unless otherwise stated in this contract, submitted within 6 years after accrual of the claim to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim by the Government against the Contractor shall be subject to a written…

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.