213.15—Use of credit reporting bureaus.
Delinquent debts owed to USAID are reported to appropriate credit reporting bureaus through the cross-servicing agreement with FMS.
(2)
The name, address, taxpayer identification number and any other information necessary to establish the identity of the debtor;
(b)
Before referring claims to FMS and disclosing debt information to credit reporting bureaus, USAID will have:
(i)
The designated USAID official has reviewed the claim and has determined that it is valid and overdue;
(ii)
That 90 days after the initial billing or demand letter if the debt is not paid, USAID intends to refer the debt to FMS and disclose to a credit reporting agency the information authorized for disclosure by this subpart; and
(iii)
The debtor can request a complete explanation of the claim, can dispute the information in USAID's records concerning the claim, and can file for an administrative review, waiver or reconsideration of the claim, where applicable.
(c)
Before information is submitted to a credit reporting bureau, USAID will provide a written statement to FMS that all required actions have been taken. Additionally, FMS will, thereafter, ensure that accounts are updated as necessary during the period that FMS holds the account information.
(d)
If a debtor disputes the validity of the debt, the credit reporting bureau will refer the matter to the appropriate USAID official. The credit reporting bureau will exclude the debt from its reports until USAID certifies in writing that the debt is valid.