# 45 C.F.R. § 2506.13 (2026): How will the Corporation contract for private collection services?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2506_S2506_13

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 2506.13 (2026)
- **Heading:** How will the Corporation contract for private collection services?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter XXV: CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE / Part 2506: COLLECTION OF DEBTS / Subpart B: General Provisions / § 2506.13: § 2506.13   How will the Corporation contract for private collection services?

## Text

The Corporation uses the services of a private collection contractor when it determines that such use is in the Corporation's best interest. When the Corporation determines that there is a need to contract for private collection services, the Corporation:
(a) Retains sole authority to:
(1) Resolve any dispute with the debtor regarding the validity of the debt;
(2) Compromise the debt;
(3) Suspend or terminate collection action;
(4) Refer the debt to the DOJ for litigation; and
(5) Take any other action under this part;
(b) Requires the contractor to comply with the:
(1) Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, to the extent specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(m);
(2) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692-1692o); and
(3) Other applicable Federal and State laws pertaining to debt collection practices and applicable regulations of the Corporation in this part;
(c) Requires the contractor to account accurately and fully for all amounts collected; and
(d) Requires the contractor to provide to the Corporation, upon request, all data and reports contained in its files related to its collection actions on a debt.

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