Federal Register #29000165

VA Debt Management Center requests public comment on Financial Status Report information collection

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Debt Management Center is seeking public comment on a proposed revision and extension of its Financial Status Report information collection process. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Debt Management Center - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Public feedback on the Financial Status Report (VA Form 5655) information collection - The form is used to determine eligibility for waivers, compromise offers, financial hardship suspensions, and repayment plans for overpayment debts owed to the VA - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Revision reflects changes in debt collection policy and repayment plan requirements following the resumption of collections paused during the COVID-19 pandemic - Related information collections referenced, such as the Medical Expense Report (VA Form 21P-8416), but no products or services are requested - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract value are provided - The request is strictly for public comment on the information collection process

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Debt Management Center is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information related to the Financial Status Report (VA Form 5655). This form is used to document and support eligibility determinations for waivers, compromise offers, financial hardship suspensions, and repayment plans for overpayment debts owed to the VA. The collection has been revised due to the resumption of debt collections paused during the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in repayment plan requirements. Comments are requested by September 28, 2026.

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