Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds, Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company

Summary

The Financial Management Service has announced that Surety Companies are now acceptable on Federal Bonds, following a review by the Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company. This update is part of the 1996 revision of Department Circular 570, which provides guidance on surety bonds for federal agencies.

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