7 C.F.R. § 1752.19
Debt settlement.
Cite as 7 C.F.R. § 1752.19 (2026)
Debts will not be settled directly by the Agency if: (a) Referral to the Office of Inspector General and/or to Office of General Counsel is contemplated or pending because of suspected criminal violation; (b) Civil action to protect the interest of the Government is contemplated or pending; (c) An investigation for suspected fiscal irregularity is contemplated or pending; (d) The Borrower is uncooperative in resolving the delinquency or the Agency has reason to believe the Borrower is not acting in good faith; or (e) The debt has been referred to the Department of Justice, such as in bankruptcy proceedings.