§ 10.434. If OWCP finds that the recipient of an overpayment was not at fault, what criteria are used to decide whether to waive recovery of it?
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If OWCP finds that the recipient of an overpayment was not at fault, repayment will still be required unless:
(a)Adjustment or recovery of the overpayment would defeat the purpose of the FECA (see § 10.436), or
(b)Adjustment or recovery of the overpayment would be against equity and good conscience (see § 10.437).