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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.2506.13 How will the Corporation contract for private collection services? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-45-public-welfare/cfr-sect-45-2506-13/
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