NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The Trump-appointed administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Emily Murphy, who is responsible for kicking off the transition from a Trump administration to a Biden administration is refusing to sign the necessary paperwork to begin the process, according to multiple reports.
There were already concerns about a disruption in the transfer of power, and now, those concerns are only increasing as Murphy has yet to act.
The paperwork is needed in order to officially turn over millions of dollars, as well as give access to government officials, office space in agencies and equipment authorized for the taxpayer-funded transition teams of the winner.
GSA spokeswoman Pamela Pennington told the Washington Post, "An ascertainment has not yet been made and its Administrator will continue to abide by, and fulfill, all requirements under the law."
The letter would serve as a confirmation of the election results. But with Trump still not yet conceding, it meshes with the message being conveyed by the White House.
This could mark the first transition delay in history, except for the delay when the Supreme Court had to weigh in the in 2000 election.
A spokesperson for Biden's transition team said: "Now that the election has been independently called for Joe Biden, we look forward to the GSA Administrator promptly ascertaining Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the President-elect and Vice President-elect."
The spokesperson added, "America's national security and economic interests depend on the federal government signaling clearly and swiftly that the United States government will respect the will of the American people and engage in a smooth and peaceful transfer of power."
