Eclipse disagreed and responded that no refunds would be possible until further financing was in place, anticipated at that time for the end of 2008.
The accounting office urged Congress to withhold further financing until the program overcame its difficulties.
Design work began in 1999 and is continuing, each project hoping to be selected for further financing.
As their research ground to a halt, so did their ability to apply for further financing or jobs.
Plans for further financing are in the works, although they could face a challenging environment in the current debt market.
Construction on Units 1 and 3 was halted because further financing dried up.
To prevent further backdoor financing of proxy wars, Congress must respond.
An additional €123,000 was provided through the Red Cross, as well as €300,000 worth of further financing for emergency equipment.
He said it was unlikely that further financing for the program would be available.
The company went into voluntary liquidation in 2009, after failing to pay suppliers or staff in September while hoping to find further financing.