48 CFR § 242.7100 - 242.7100 General.

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title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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# 242.7100 242.7100   General.

A voluntary refund is a payment or credit (adjustment under one or more contracts or subcontracts) to the Government from a contractor or subcontractor that is not required by any contractual or other legal obligation. Follow the procedures at PGI 242.7100 for voluntary refunds.

[70 FR 67920, Nov. 9, 2005]