4 CFR § 11.3 - Authority to represent in payment cases.

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title: "4 CFR § 11.3 - Authority to represent in payment cases."
title_number: 4
title_name: "Accounts"
section_number: "11.3"
section_name: "Authority to represent in payment cases."
chapter_name: "GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE"
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part_number: "11"
part_name: "RECOGNITION OF ATTORNEYS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES"
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authority: "31 U.S.C. 711."
regulatory_source: "41 FR 35155, Aug. 20, 1976, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 45 FR 68374, Oct. 15, 1980."
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# 11.3 Authority to represent in payment cases.

In the prosecution of claims involving payments to be made by the United States, a proper power of attorney is required before an attorney or other representative may be recognized. A power of attorney from the principal may also be requested in other cases.