§ 831.1403 Equity and good conscience

5 CFR 831.1403(a)(a) Defined. Recovery is against equity and good conscience when—

5 CFR 831.1403(a)(1)(1) It would cause financial hardship to the person from whom it is sought;

5 CFR 831.1403(a)(2)(2) The recipient of the overpayment can show (regardless of his or her financial circumstances) that due to the notice that such payment would be made or because of the incorrect payment either he/she has relinquished a valuable right or changed positions for the worse; or

5 CFR 831.1403(a)(3)(3) Recovery could be unconscionable under the circumstances.