[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 2, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 2CFR180.855] [Page 30] TITLE 2--GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GOVERNMENTWIDE GUIDANCE FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS PART 180_OMB GUIDELINES TO AGENCIES ON GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION Subpart H_Debarment Sec. 180.855 Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action? (a) The Federal agency has the burden to prove that a cause for debarment exists. (b) Once a cause for debarment is established, you as a respondent have the burden of demonstrating to the satisfaction of the debarring official that you are presently responsible and that debarment is not necessary.