# 20 C.F.R. § 361.7 (2026): Written decision following a hearing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 361.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Written decision following a hearing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter II: RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD / Part 361: RECOVERY OF DEBTS OWED TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT BY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES / § 361.7: § 361.7   Written decision following a hearing.

## Text

Within thirty days after the hearing, the administrative law judge or hearing official shall issue a written decision stating the facts evidencing the nature and origin of the alleged debt; the amount and validity of the alleged debt; and the judge or hearing official's analysis, findings and conclusions with respect to the employee's position on liability for the debt and with respect to his or her eligibility for waiver. The decision of the administrative law judge or hearing official shall be the final agency decision.

## Nearby sections

- [20 C.F.R. § 361.1 (2026) § 361.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_1.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.2 (2026) § 361.2   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_2.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.3 (2026) § 361.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_3.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.4 (2026) § 361.4   Determination of indebtedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_4.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.5 (2026) § 361.5   Notice requirements before offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_5.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.6 (2026) § 361.6   Requests for waiver or hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_6.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.7 (2026) § 361.7   Written decision following a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_7.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.8 (2026) § 361.8   Limitations on notice and hearing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_8.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.9 (2026) § 361.9   Exception to requirement that a hearing be offered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_9.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.10 (2026) § 361.10   Written agreement to repay debt as alternative to salary offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_10.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.11 (2026) § 361.11   Procedures for salary offset: When deductions may begin.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_11.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.12 (2026) § 361.12   Procedures for salary offset: Types of collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_12.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.13 (2026) § 361.13   Procedures for salary offset: Methods of collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_13.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 361.14 (2026) § 361.14   Procedures for salary offset: Imposition of interest, penalties and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P361_S361_14.md)

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