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20 CFR §10.434

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If OWCP finds that the recipient of an overpayment was not at fault, repayment will still be required unless:
  1. (a)Adjustment or recovery of the overpayment would defeat the purpose of the FECA (see § 10.436), or
  2. (b)Adjustment or recovery of the overpayment would be against equity and good conscience (see § 10.437).