Title 45

PART 1149

Part 1149 - Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act Regulations

PART 1149 - PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Authority:5 U.S.C. App. 8G(a)(2); 20 U.S.C. 959; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812. Source:79 FR 67081, Nov. 12, 2014, unless otherwise noted.

45:4.1.7.6.6.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Purpose and Definitions
45:4.1.7.6.6.1.6.1SECTION 1149.1
   1149.1 Purpose.
45:4.1.7.6.6.1.6.2SECTION 1149.2
   1149.2 Definitions.
45:4.1.7.6.6.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Claims and Statements
45:4.1.7.6.6.2.6.1SECTION 1149.3
   1149.3 What is a claim
45:4.1.7.6.6.2.6.2SECTION 1149.4
   1149.4 When is a claim made
45:4.1.7.6.6.2.6.3SECTION 1149.5
   1149.5 What is a false claim
45:4.1.7.6.6.2.6.4SECTION 1149.6
   1149.6 What is a statement
45:4.1.7.6.6.2.6.5SECTION 1149.7
   1149.7 What is a false statement
45:4.1.7.6.6.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Basis for Liability
45:4.1.7.6.6.3.6.1SECTION 1149.8
   1149.8 What kind of conduct results in program fraud enforcement
45:4.1.7.6.6.3.6.2SECTION 1149.9
   1149.9 What civil penalties and assessments may I be subjected to
45:4.1.7.6.6.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Procedures Leading to the Issuance of a Complaint
45:4.1.7.6.6.4.6.1SECTION 1149.10
   1149.10 How is program fraud investigated
45:4.1.7.6.6.4.6.2SECTION 1149.11
   1149.11 May the investigating official issue a subpoena
45:4.1.7.6.6.4.6.3SECTION 1149.12
   1149.12 What happens if program fraud is suspected
45:4.1.7.6.6.4.6.4SECTION 1149.13
   1149.13 When may the NEA issue a complaint
45:4.1.7.6.6.4.6.5SECTION 1149.14
   1149.14 What is contained in a complaint
45:4.1.7.6.6.4.6.6SECTION 1149.15
   1149.15 How will the complaint be served
45:4.1.7.6.6.4.6.7SECTION 1149.16
   1149.16 What constitutes proof of service
45:4.1.7.6.6.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Procedures Following Service of a Complaint
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.1SECTION 1149.17
   1149.17 How do you respond to the complaint
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.2SECTION 1149.18
   1149.18 May I file a general answer
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.3SECTION 1149.19
   1149.19 What happens once an answer is filed
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.4SECTION 1149.20
   1149.20 What must the notice of hearing include
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.5SECTION 1149.21
   1149.21 When must the ALJ serve the notice of oral hearing
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.6SECTION 1149.22
   1149.22 What happens if you fail to file an answer
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.7SECTION 1149.23
   1149.23 May I file a motion to reopen my case
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.8SECTION 1149.24
   1149.24 What happens if my motion to reopen is denied
45:4.1.7.6.6.5.6.9SECTION 1149.25
   1149.25 When, if ever, will time be tolled
45:4.1.7.6.6.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Hearing Procedures
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.1SECTION 1149.26
   1149.26 What kind of hearing is contemplated
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.2SECTION 1149.27
   1149.27 What is the role of the ALJ
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.3SECTION 1149.28
   1149.28 What does the ALJ have the authority to do
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.4SECTION 1149.29
   1149.29 What rights do you have at the hearing
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.5SECTION 1149.30
   1149.30 How are the functions of the ALJ separated from those of the investigating official and the reviewing official
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.6SECTION 1149.31
   1149.31 Can the reviewing official or the ALJ be disqualified
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.7SECTION 1149.32
   1149.32 Do you have a right to review documents
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.8SECTION 1149.33
   1149.33 What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.9SECTION 1149.34
   1149.34 How are motions for discovery handled
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.10SECTION 1149.35
   1149.35 When may an ALJ grant a motion for discovery
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.11SECTION 1149.36
   1149.36 How are depositions handled
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.12SECTION 1149.37
   1149.37 Are witness lists and exhibits exchanged before the hearing
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.13SECTION 1149.38
   1149.38 Can witnesses be subpoenaed
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.14SECTION 1149.39
   1149.39 Who pays the costs for a subpoena
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.15SECTION 1149.40
   1149.40 When may I file a motion to quash a subpoena
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.16SECTION 1149.41
   1149.41 Are protective orders available
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.17SECTION 1149.42
   1149.42 What does a protective order protect
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.18SECTION 1149.43
   1149.43 How are documents filed and served with the ALJ
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.19SECTION 1149.44
   1149.44 What must documents filed with the ALJ include
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.20SECTION 1149.45
   1149.45 How is time computed
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.21SECTION 1149.46
   1149.46 Where is the hearing held
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.22SECTION 1149.47
   1149.47 How will the hearing be conducted
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.23SECTION 1149.48
   1149.48 Who has the burden of proof
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.24SECTION 1149.49
   1149.49 How is evidence presented at the hearing
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.25SECTION 1149.50
   1149.50 How is witness testimony presented
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.26SECTION 1149.51
   1149.51 How can I exclude a witness
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.27SECTION 1149.52
   1149.52 Will the hearing proceedings be recorded
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.28SECTION 1149.53
   1149.53 Are ex parte communications between a party and the ALJ permitted
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.29SECTION 1149.54
   1149.54 Are there sanctions for misconduct
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.30SECTION 1149.55
   1149.55 What happens if I fail to comply with an order
45:4.1.7.6.6.6.6.31SECTION 1149.56
   1149.56 Are post-hearing briefs required
45:4.1.7.6.6.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Decisions and Appeals
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.1SECTION 1149.57
   1149.57 How is the case decided
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.2SECTION 1149.58
   1149.58 When will the ALJ serve the initial decision
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.3SECTION 1149.59
   1149.59 How are penalty and assessment amounts determined
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.4SECTION 1149.60
   1149.60 What factors are considered in determining the amount of penalties and assessments to impose
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.5SECTION 1149.61
   1149.61 Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.6SECTION 1149.62
   1149.62 When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.7SECTION 1149.63
   1149.63 What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.8SECTION 1149.64
   1149.64 What happens if an initial decision is appealed
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.9SECTION 1149.65
   1149.65 Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the authority head
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.10SECTION 1149.66
   1149.66 How does the authority head dispose of an appeal
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.11SECTION 1149.67
   1149.67 Who represents the NEA on an appeal
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.12SECTION 1149.68
   1149.68 What judicial review is available
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.13SECTION 1149.69
   1149.69 Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.14SECTION 1149.70
   1149.70 How are civil penalties and assessments collected
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.15SECTION 1149.71
   1149.71 Is there a right to administrative offset
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.16SECTION 1149.72
   1149.72 What happens to collections
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.17SECTION 1149.73
   1149.73 What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct or a violation of the False Claims Act
45:4.1.7.6.6.7.6.18SECTION 1149.74
   1149.74 How does the NEA protect your rights