Under what conditions will the Commission refund amounts collected by salary offset?

(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.