Refunds
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
Full Text
USDA will refund promptly to the appropriate individual amounts offset under these regulations when:
(a) A debt is waived or otherwise found not owed to the United States (unless expressly prohibited by law or regulation); or
(b) USDA is directed by an administrative or judicial order to refund amounts deducted from the employee's current pay.
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