25 CFR § 513.36
Under what conditions will the Commission refund amounts collected by salary offset?
February 24, 2021
(a) As the creditor agency, the Commission will promptly refund any amount deducted under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 5514, when:
(1) The Commission determines that the debt is not owed; or
(2) An administrative or judicial order directs the Commission to make a refund.
(b) Unless required or permitted by law or contract, refunds under this section will not bear interest.