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31 CFR 256.30: When does the Judgment Fund pay interest?

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  1. Title 31—Money and Finance: Treasury
  2. Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Money and Finance
  3. CHAPTER II—FISCAL SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
  4. SUBCHAPTER A—BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE
  5. PART 256—OBTAINING PAYMENTS FROM THE JUDGMENT FUND AND UNDER PRIVATE RELIEF BILLS
  6. Subpart D—Interest and Litigation Costs

Interest is paid when it is ordered in the judgment pursuant to a statutory, contractual or constitutional waiver of sovereign immunity. Such waivers may include interest as set forth under 41 U.S.C. 611 (Contract Disputes Act), 5 U.S.C. 5596 (Back Pay Act), or Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 2000e-16 (Civil Rights Act of 1991). In addition, post-judgment interest is paid on awards eligible for interest under 31 U.S.C. 1304(b) (unsuccessful appeal by the Government).

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