§ 92.5 - Initial action by the General Accounting Office and appeals to the Comptroller General.

(a) The Claims Group will issue a letter to the agency or department granting or denying waiver in whole or in part. In every case where waiver is denied in whole or in part, the Claims Group will send a copy of the letter to the employee, member, or other person from whom collection is sought.

(b) Letters issued by the Claims Group granting or denying waiver may be appealed to the Comptroller General upon written request by the agency or department, or by the employee, member, or other person from whom collection is sought. The request should fully explain the errors alleged and the basis of the appeal and should be addressed to: Director, Claims Group, General Government Division, U.S. General Accounting Office, Washington, DC 20548.

(c) The Comptroller General will issue a decision on the appeal and will send a copy of the decision to the agency or department, and to the employee, member, or other person from whom collection is sought.