31 C.F.R. § 29.523 Equity and good conscience.
Title 31 - Money and Finance: Treasury
Recovery is against equity and good conscience when there is substantial evidence that— (a) It would cause financial hardship to the person from whom it is sought no matter what the amount and length of the proposed installment; (b) The recipient of the overpayment can show (regardless of his or her financial circumstances) that due to the notice that such payment would be made or because of the incorrect payment he or she either has relinquished a valuable right or has changed positions for the worse; or (c) Recovery would be unconscionable under the circumstances.
Title 31: Money and Finance: Treasury
PART 29—FEDERAL BENEFIT PAYMENTS UNDER CERTAIN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT PROGRAMS
Subpart E—Debt Collection and Waivers of Collection
Standards for Waiver of Overpayments
§ 29.523 Equity and good conscience.

