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25 CFR § 513.36Chapter III

Under what conditions will the Commission refund amounts collected by salary offset?

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(a) As the creditor agency, the Commission will promptly refund any amount deducted under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 5514, when:

(1) The Commission determines that the debt is not owed; or

(2) An administrative or judicial order directs the Commission to make a refund.

(b) Unless required or permitted by law or contract, refunds under this section will not bear interest.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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