Section 179.216 - Request for the services of a hearing official when the creditor agency is not OPM(a) The Office will provide a hearing official upon request of the creditor agency when the debtor is employed by the Office and the creditor agency cannot provide a prompt and appropriate hearing before a hearing official furnished pursuant to another lawful arrangement.(b) The salary offset coordinator will secure qualified personnel to serve as hearing officials.(c) Services rendered under this section will be provided on a fully reimbursable basis pursuant to the Economy Act of 1932, as amended,31 U.S.C. 1535 .