Time limit on collection of debts

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Agencies may initiate salary offset to collect a debt without time limitations on any debt outstanding after the Government's right to collect the debt first accrued. (See § 550.1108 for requirement when debts are delinquent over 180 days.)

[79 FR 530, Jan. 6, 2014]

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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