§ 20.606 How is an incorrect payment adjusted or recovered?

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Title 25 CFR: Indians › Chapter I: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › Part 20: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS › Subpart F: Administrative Procedures › § 20.606: § 20.606 How is an incorrect payment adjusted or recovered?

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(a) When an incorrect payment of financial assistance has been made to an individual or family, a proper adjustment or recovery is required.

(b) The proper adjustment or recovery is based upon individual need as appropriate to the circumstances that resulted in an incorrect payment.

(c) Before adjustment or recovery, the recipient will be notified of the proposal to correct the payment and given an informal opportunity to resolve the matter.

(d) If an informal resolution cannot be attained, the recipient must be given a written notice of decision and the procedures of § 20.604 will apply.

(e) If a hearing is requested, the hearing will be conducted in accordance with the procedures under §§ 20.700 through 20.705.

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