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§ 256.30 — When Does The Judgment Fund Pay Interest?
31 C.F.R. § 256.30
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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).
Authorizing Statute
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Judgments, awards, and compromise settlements31 U.S.C. § 1304
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Back pay due to unjustified personnel action5 U.S.C. § 5596
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Merit system principles5 U.S.C. § 2301