39 CFR § 961.10 - (Rule 10) Effect of Hearing Official's decision; motion for reconsideration.

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title: "39 CFR § 961.10 - (Rule 10) Effect of Hearing Official's decision; motion for reconsideration."
title_number: 39
title_name: "Postal Service"
section_number: "961.10"
section_name: "(Rule 10) Effect of Hearing Official's decision; motion for reconsideration."
chapter_name: "UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE"
subchapter_number: "N"
subchapter_name: "PROCEDURES"
part_number: "961"
part_name: "DEBT COLLECTION ACT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST CURRENT EMPLOYEES"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "39 U.S.C. 204, 401; 5 U.S.C. 5514."
regulatory_source: "90 FR 9220, Feb. 10, 2025, unless otherwise noted."
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# 961.10 (Rule 10) Effect of Hearing Official's decision; motion for reconsideration.

(a) After the receipt of written submissions or after the conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing Official will issue a written decision. The decision will include findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(b) The Hearing Official will send each party a copy of the decision. The Hearing Official's decision is the final administrative determination on the employee's debt or repayment schedule, subject to a timely motion for reconsideration.

(c) A motion for reconsideration must be filed within 10 days from receipt of the decision and will be allowed only at the discretion of the Hearing Official. A motion for reconsideration by the employee will not stay any collection action authorized by the Hearing Official's decision.