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ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Hearing Level: Basic Structure
Name of Hearing Office (local name): 
Office of the Executive Director
Name of Hearing Office (global name): 
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Office of the Executive Director
Hearing Officer #1 (Title): 
Administrative Law Judge
Hearing Officer #2 (Title): 
Designated Hearing Officer
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 

Proceedings in which a debtor may seek administrative review of a notice of intent to collect a delinquent debt owed to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board or another federal agency prior to such action becoming final. Debt/claims collection actions may include salary offset (for current federal employees) or administrative offset (for collection of monies otherwise due to individuals or entities). (See 5 CFR Parts 1639)

For salary offsets, FRTIB regulations provide only that the hearing officer may be either an ALJ or an impartial individual not under the supervision or control of the Executive Director. (See 5 CFR 1639.22(f)). For administrative offset, no hearing officer is listed; applicable regulations note only that the debtor is entitled to a hearing prior to offset. (See 5 CFR 1639.51). Accordingly, "Hearing Officer #1" is listed as an ALJ, and "Hearing Officer #2" is listed as "Designated Hearing Officer."

PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Are private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?: 
Either
Is the agency permitted to have representation at hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as an agency representative?: 
Attorney
Regulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 
5 CFR Part 1639
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing Procedure
Is 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 may, upon request, inspect and copy agency records related to the disputed debt. (5 CFR 1639.23(d), 1639.51(b))
Does the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: 
No
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
No
Are parties provided notice of hearing?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
In-Person
How is the type of hearing selected: 
By Agency
Please describe: 
Salary Offset: Debtors may request an oral or written hearing. The hearing official may grant a request for oral hearing if he/she determines that the matter cannot be resolved by review of the documentary record (i.e., where credibility issue is involved). Otherwise, hearings are conducted on the written record. (5 CFR 1639.23(f)(2)) Administrative Offset: No rules specify the type(s) of hearing available, or how such hearing is selected.
How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
Is witness testimony permitted at hearings?: 
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe: 
Salary offset cases: Discretion of hearing officer whether an oral hearing is conducted, and, if so, whether such hearing is an "informal conference" with "full opportunity to present evidence, witnesses, and argument" or, instead, an informal meeting with oral presentation only. (5 CFR 1639.23(f)(2)(i)-(iii)) Administrative offset cases: Agency determines whether oral or paper hearing is required. No other hearing procedures specified. (See 5 CFR 1639.53(a)(4), 31 CFR 901.3(e))
Can parties cross-examine witnesses?: 
Varies by Case
If "Varies by Case," please describe: 
Salary offset cases: Discretion of hearing officer whether an oral hearing is conducted, and, if so, whether such hearing is an "informal conference" with "full opportunity to present evidence, witnesses, and argument" or, instead, an informal meeting with oral presentation only. (5 CFR 1639.23(f)(2)(i)-(iii)) Administrative offset cases: Unknown; not specified.
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
No
Are hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: 
Adjudication Officer
Who has authority to issue final decisions?: 
Adjudication Officer
If "Yes," please specify these time limit(s): 
For salary offset cases, the hearing officer is required to issue a written decision within 60 days of the petition for review.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
How are claims/cases processed at the hearing-level stage?: 
First-In/First-Out Basis
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: 
No
Are final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: 
No
ADJUDICATORS
Comments/Notes on Hearing-Level Adjudicators (Optional): 
For salary offsets, FRTIB regulations provide only that the hearing officer may be either an ALJ or an impartial individual not under the supervision or control of the Executive Director. (See 5 CFR 1639.22(f)). For administrative offset, no hearing officer is listed; applicable regulations note only that the debtor is entitled to a hearing prior to offset. (See 5 CFR 1639.51).
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified