Bases for compromise.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

(a) DOE may compromise a debt if the Government cannot collect the full amount because: (1) The debtor is unable to pay the full amount in a reasonable time, as verified through credit reports or other financial information; (2) The Government is unable to collect the debt in full within a reasonable time by enforced collection proceedings; (3) The cost of collecting the debt does not justify the enforced collection of the full amount; or (4) There is significant doubt concerning the Government's ability to prove its case in court. (b) In determining the debtor's inability to pay, DOE should consider relevant factors such as the following: (1) Age and health of the debtor; (2) Present and potential income; (3) Inheritance prospects; (4) The possibility that assets have been concealed or improperly transferred by the debtor; and (5) The availability of assets or income that may be realized by enforced collection proceedings. (c) DOE will verify the debtor's claim of inability to pay by using a credit report and other financial information as provided in paragraph (g) of this section. DOE will consider the applicable (d) If there is significant doubt concerning the Government's ability to prove its case in court for the full amount claimed, either because of the legal issues involved or because of a bona fide dispute as to the facts, then the amount accepted in compromise of such cases should fairly reflect the probabilities of successful prosecution to judgment, with due regar

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 1015.302