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FEDERAL · 45 CFR

Part 2554 — Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act Regulations

52 sections · Title 45: Public Welfare

§ 2554.1Overview of regulations.
§ 2554.2What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?
§ 2554.3What is a claim?
§ 2554.4What is a statement?
§ 2554.5What is a false claim or statement?
§ 2554.6What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?
§ 2554.7Who investigates program fraud?
§ 2554.8What happens if program fraud is suspected?
§ 2554.9Who is the Corporation's authority head?
§ 2554.10When will the Corporation issue a complaint?
§ 2554.11What is contained in a complaint?
§ 2554.12How will the complaint be served?
§ 2554.13How does a defendant respond to the complaint?
§ 2554.14What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?
§ 2554.15What happens once an answer is filed?
§ 2554.16What kind of hearing is contemplated?
§ 2554.17At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?
§ 2554.18What is the role of the ALJ?
§ 2554.19Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?
§ 2554.20How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?
§ 2554.21How are papers served?
§ 2554.22How is time computed?
§ 2554.23What happens during a prehearing conference?
§ 2554.24What rights are there to review documents?
§ 2554.25What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?
§ 2554.26Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?
§ 2554.27Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?
§ 2554.28Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
§ 2554.29Who pays the costs for a subpoena?
§ 2554.30Are protective orders available?
§ 2554.31Where is the hearing held?
§ 2554.32How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?
§ 2554.33How is evidence presented at the hearing?
§ 2554.34How is witness testimony presented?
§ 2554.35Will the hearing proceedings be recorded?
§ 2554.36Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
§ 2554.37Are there sanctions for misconduct?
§ 2554.38Are post-hearing briefs required?
§ 2554.39How is the case decided?
§ 2554.40How are penalty and assessment amounts determined?
§ 2554.41Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
§ 2554.42When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
§ 2554.43What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
§ 2554.44What happens if an initial decision is appealed?
§ 2554.45Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the authority head?
§ 2554.46How does the authority head dispose of an appeal?
§ 2554.47What judicial review is available?
§ 2554.48Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
§ 2554.49How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
§ 2554.50What happens to collections?
§ 2554.51What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?
§ 2554.52How does the Corporation protect the rights of defendants?