Other FieldsAgency Scheme: SSAOOFFG0005 ADJUDICATION STRUCTUREHearing Level: Basic StructureName of Hearing Office (local name): Office of Budget, Finance, Quality, and ManagementName of Hearing Office (global name): Social Security Administration: Office of Budget, Finance, Quality, and ManagementHearing Officer #1 (Title): Hearing OfficialAre administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: No Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: Proceedings under 20 CFR 422 Subparts D & E in which a debtor may seek review of a Notice of Debt Collection relating to a delinquent debt owed to SSA or another federal agency prior to such action becoming final. Review proceedings may address: (1) the existence or amount of debt; (2) the proposed schedule for salary offset (if debtor is a federal employee); or (3) whether debt is past due or legally enforceable. Claims collection mechanisms include salary offset, administrative offset, or administrative wage garnishment. Applicable regulations (including those of SSA, the Department of Treasury, and the Federal Claims Collection Standards (31 CFR 900-904)) require an opportunity for either a written or oral hearing, but do not specify the hearing officer. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General InformationRegulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 20 CFR 422 Subparts D & E, 31 CFR 901.3 PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing ProcedureIs discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Briefly describe the scope and type(s) of discovery available (e.g., depositions, interrogatories, etc.): Debtors have the right to inspect and copy SSA records related to the debt at issue. See 20 CFR 422.315(a), 422.420Does the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: NoAre ex parte contacts prohibited?: NoAre parties provided notice of hearing?: Yes (All Types of Cases) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing ProcedureWhat types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: Written (Document-Only) HearingIn-PersonPhoneHow is the type of hearing selected: By AgencyHow many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: OneCan third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing ProcedureWho typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: Adjudication OfficerWho has authority to issue final decisions?: Adjudication OfficerDo agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: Yes (All Types of Cases)If "Yes," please specify these time limit(s): 60 daysIs judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case ManagementDoes the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: NoAre final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - CommentsComments/Notes on Hearing-Level Process & Procedures (Optional): The Federal Claims Collection Standards, which are incorporated by SSA rules, provide that: "Unless required by law, an oral hearing under [31 CFR Part 901] is not required to be a formal evidentiary hearing, although the agency should carefully document all significant matters discussed at the hearing." 31 CFR 901.3(e)(2) ADJUDICATORSInformation About Officer: Adjudication Officer Title Hearing Official ADR: General InformationIs ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: No ADR – Summary StatisticsFor Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics: CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary StatisticsSupplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type: Verified by Agency: Not verified
