Awards of the appeals board carry interest at the same rate as which of the following?

• A. Federal government bonds
• B. Interest on loans
• C. Judgements in civil actions
• D. Municipal tax liens

Answer: (C)

The rate applied to interest on Awards of the Appeals Board matches the rate used for judgments in civil actions. This keeps monetary awards from the Board consistent with other civil money judgments in California, promoting predictability and prompt payment. In California, civil judgments typically accrue interest at the statutory rate of simple 10% per year, so Board awards carry interest at that same level. The other options don’t fit because they reflect different contexts: federal government bonds have their own market rates, interest on loans depends on specific loan terms, and municipal tax liens have separate penalties and rates.