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5 CFR §1215.32

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  1. (a)The Chairman of the MSPB or his designee may compromise, suspend or terminate the collection of debts where the outstanding principal is not greater than $20,000. MSPB procedures for writing off outstanding accounts are available to the public.
  2. (b)The Chairman of the MSPB may compromise, suspend or terminate collection of debts where the outstanding principal is greater than $20,000 only with the approval of, or by referral to the United States Attorney or the Department of Justice.
  3. (c)The Chairman of the MSPB will refer to the General Accounting Office (GAO) debts arising from GAO audit exceptions.