@article {Flynn46, author = {Peter Y. Flynn and James R. Nelson}, title = {Unique Issues Associated with Financing Federal Government Receivables}, volume = {11}, number = {1}, pages = {46--51}, year = {2005}, doi = {10.3905/jsf.2005.502627}, publisher = {Institutional Investor Journals Umbrella}, abstract = {Amounts to become due from the federal government under federal contracts can be very attractive receivables for purposes of structured finance. Examples include the securitization of (taxable) federal government real estate leases, equipment leases, and energy-savings performance contracts, all of which continue to expand with the federal government{\textquoteright}s ongoing efforts to downsize and commercialize its assets and obligations. Federal contracts, however, contain provisions and are subject to certain federal laws and regulations that give the federal government unique rights and defenses that are not typically found in commercial contracts. These provisions, laws, and regulations present unique issues that require careful consideration when analyzing the related risks and rewards of financing a receivable due from the federal government. This article provides an overview of the significant issues that arise when financing a receivable due from the federal government under a federal government contract.}, issn = {1551-9783}, URL = {https://jsf.pm-research.com/content/11/1/46}, eprint = {https://jsf.pm-research.com/content/11/1/46.full.pdf}, journal = {The Journal of Structured Finance} }