45 CFR 2506.54 - Can a judgment I have obtained against the United States be used to satisfy a debt that I owe to the Corporation?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: Jan 28, 2026

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§ 2506.54 - Can a judgment I have obtained against the United States be used to satisfy a debt that I owe to the Corporation?

Yes. Collection by offset against a judgment obtained by a debtor against the United States will be accomplished in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3728 and 31 U.S.C. 3716.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 5514; 31 U.S.C. 3701-3720A,3720D; 44 U.S.C. 2104(a)

source: 68 FR 16438, Apr. 4, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 45 CFR 2506.54