§180.855. Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action?
2 C.F.R. § 180.855
The Federal agency has the burden to prove that a cause for debarment exists.
Once a cause for debarment is established, you as a respondent have the burden of demonstrating to the satisfaction of the debarring official that you are presently responsible and that debarment is not necessary.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 31 U.S.C. 503; 31 U.S.C. 6102; 31 U.S.C. 6307; Pub. L. 103-355; Pub. L. 109-282; Pub. L. 110-252; Pub. L. 111-84; Pub. L. 113-101Pub. L. 115-232; Pub. L. 117-40; E.O. 12549; E.O. 12689.
Source
Source: 89 FR 30115, Apr. 22, 2024, unless otherwise noted.