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45 CFR §2502.40

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗
AmeriCorps may, at its sole discretion, indemnify an AmeriCorps employee for a verdict, judgment, or other monetary award rendered against the employee personally in a claim or may settle or compromise a personal damages claim against an AmeriCorps employee if:
  1. (a)The CEO determines that the AmeriCorps employee's conduct giving rise to the verdict, judgment, monetary award, or claim was taken within the scope of their employment;
  2. (b)The CEO determines that the indemnification or settlement is in AmeriCorps' best interest; and
  3. (c)AmeriCorps appropriated funds are available for the indemnification or settlement.