[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR30.8] [Page 84] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 30--CLAIMS COLLECTION--Table of Contents Subpart A--General Sec. 30.8 Claims arising from GAO exceptions. The Secretary may not compromise but will collect, suspend or terminate collection of debts due on account of illegal, improper or incorrect payments shown in General Accounting Office notices of exception issued to certifying or disbursing officers. Only the General Accounting Office has the authority to compromise such debts.