22 CFR §309.5
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- (a)Except as otherwise provided by statute, contract or excluded in accordance with FCCS, Peace Corps will assess:
- (1)Interest on unpaid debts in accordance with 31 CFR 901.9.
- (2)Penalty charges at a rate of 6 percent a year or such other rate as authorized by law on any portion of a claim that is delinquent for more than 90 days.
- (3)Administrative charges to cover the costs of processing and handling delinquent debts.
- (4)Late payment charges that shall be computed from the date of mailing or hand delivery of the notice of the claim and interest requirements.
- (b)When a debt is paid in partial or installment payments, amounts received shall be applied first to outstanding penalty and administrative cost charges, second to accrued interest, and then to outstanding principal.
- (c)Waiver. Peace Corps will consider waiver of interest, penalties and/or administrative costs in accordance with the FCCS, 31 CFR 901.9(g).