# 7 C.F.R. § 3.73 (2026): Determination of indebtedness

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_73

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 3.73 (2026)
- **Heading:** Determination of indebtedness
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Part 3 / Subpart G / § 3.73: § 3.73   Determination of indebtedness.

## Text

(a) In determining that an employee is indebted to USDA and that 31 CFR parts 900 through 904 have been satisfied and that salary offset is appropriate, USDA will review the debt to make sure that it is valid and past due. (b) If USDA determines that any of the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section have not been met, no determination of indebtedness will be made and salary offset will not proceed until USDA is assured that the requirements have been met.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 3.70 (2026) § 3.70   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_70.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.71 (2026) § 3.71   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_71.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.72 (2026) § 3.72   Coordinating offset with another Federal agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_72.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.73 (2026) § 3.73   Determination of indebtedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_73.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.74 (2026) § 3.74   Notice requirements before offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_74.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.75 (2026) § 3.75   Request for a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_75.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.76 (2026) § 3.76   Result if employee fails to meet deadlines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_76.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.77 (2026) § 3.77   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_77.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.78 (2026) § 3.78   Written decision following a hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_78.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.79 (2026) § 3.79   Review of USDA records related to the debt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_79.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.80 (2026) § 3.80   Written agreement to repay debts as alternative to salary offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_80.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.81 (2026) § 3.81   Procedures for salary offset: when deductions may begin.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_81.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.82 (2026) § 3.82   Procedures for salary offset: types of collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_82.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 3.83 (2026) § 3.83   Procedures for salary offset: methods of collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_83.md)

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