Back-Charge / Setoff Rights
high…this determination is given to the Contractor, a substantial monetary penalty, on account of the NTH violation, may be withheld and set off by the Finance Department from progress payments, or the final payment, due to the Contractor for work performed under the Contract. Depending upon the seriousness or willfulness of the NTH violation, the amount of money which may be withheld may be up to, bu