; or (B) that has been appealed and the appeals process for which is completed; (4) the term lump-sum credit has the meaning given that term in section 8331(8) or 8401(19) (as the case may be); and (5) the term service has the meaning given that term in section 8331(12) or 8401(26) (as the case may be). . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 8323. Reduction of benefits of employees convicted of certain crimes. . (b) Application Section 8323 of title 5, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply to acts or omissions described in subsection (a)(1)(B) of that section occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Regulations The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe regulations to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section. 8. Authority to recoup bonuses or awards paid to employees (a) Authority (1) In general Chapter 45 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: IV Repayment of Bonuses or Awards 4531. Recoupment of bonuses or awards paid to employees (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in subsection (c), the head of an agency may issue an order directing an employee or former employee of the agency to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, of any award or bonus paid to the employee under this title, including under this chapter or section 5384, 5753, or 5754, if— (1) the agency head determines by clear and convincing evidence that— (A) the employee or former employee engaged in misconduct or unsatisfactory performance prior to payment of the award or bonus; and (B) the award or bonus would not have been paid, in whole or in part, had the misconduct or unsatisfactory performance described in subparagraph (A) been known by the agency prior to payment