---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 32.10"
title: "45"
number: "32.10"
heading: "Refunds."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/32.10"
---

# §32.10. Refunds.

- (a) If the hearing official, pursuant to a hearing under this part, determines that a debt is not legally due and owing to the United States, the Secretary shall promptly refund any amount collected by means of administrative wage garnishment.
- (b) Unless required by Federal law or contract, refunds under this part shall not bear interest.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3720D, 5 U.S.C. 552, 553, E.O. 12866, 12988, 13808.

### Source

Source: 68 FR 15093, Mar. 28, 2003, unless otherwise noted.