Title 45

PART 2554

Part 2554 - Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act Regulations

PART 2554 - PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Authority:Pub. L. 99-509, Secs. 6101-6104, 100 Stat. 1874 (31 U.S.C. 3801-3812); 42 U.S.C. 12651c-12651d. Source:72 FR 61912, Oct. 20, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

45:5.1.9.11.37.0.13SUBJGRP 13
   Overview and Definitions
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.13.1SECTION 2554.1
   2554.1 Overview of regulations.
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   2554.2 What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.13.3SECTION 2554.3
   2554.3 What is a claim
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.13.4SECTION 2554.4
   2554.4 What is a statement
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.13.5SECTION 2554.5
   2554.5 What is a false claim or statement
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.13.6SECTION 2554.6
   2554.6 What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.14SUBJGRP 14
   Procedures Leading to Issuance of a Complaint
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.14.7SECTION 2554.7
   2554.7 Who investigates program fraud
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.14.8SECTION 2554.8
   2554.8 What happens if program fraud is suspected
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   2554.9 Who is the Corporation's authority head
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.14.10SECTION 2554.10
   2554.10 When will the Corporation issue a complaint
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.14.11SECTION 2554.11
   2554.11 What is contained in a complaint
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.14.12SECTION 2554.12
   2554.12 How will the complaint be served
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.15SUBJGRP 15
   Procedures Following Service of a Complaint
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   2554.13 How does a defendant respond to the complaint
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.15.14SECTION 2554.14
   2554.14 What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.15.15SECTION 2554.15
   2554.15 What happens once an answer is filed
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16SUBJGRP 16
   Hearing Provisions
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   2554.16 What kind of hearing is contemplated
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   2554.17 At the hearing, what rights do the parties have
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   2554.18 What is the role of the ALJ
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.19SECTION 2554.19
   2554.19 Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified
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   2554.20 How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.21SECTION 2554.21
   2554.21 How are papers served
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   2554.22 How is time computed
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   2554.23 What happens during a prehearing conference
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.24SECTION 2554.24
   2554.24 What rights are there to review documents
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.25SECTION 2554.25
   2554.25 What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.26SECTION 2554.26
   2554.26 Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.27SECTION 2554.27
   2554.27 Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.28SECTION 2554.28
   2554.28 Can witnesses be subpoenaed
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.29SECTION 2554.29
   2554.29 Who pays the costs for a subpoena
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   2554.30 Are protective orders available
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.31SECTION 2554.31
   2554.31 Where is the hearing held
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.32SECTION 2554.32
   2554.32 How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.33SECTION 2554.33
   2554.33 How is evidence presented at the hearing
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   2554.34 How is witness testimony presented
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   2554.35 Will the hearing proceedings be recorded
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.36SECTION 2554.36
   2554.36 Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.37SECTION 2554.37
   2554.37 Are there sanctions for misconduct
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.16.38SECTION 2554.38
   2554.38 Are post-hearing briefs required
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17SUBJGRP 17
   Decisions and Appeals
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   2554.39 How is the case decided
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   2554.40 How are penalty and assessment amounts determined
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   2554.41 Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision
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   2554.42 When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final
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   2554.43 What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17.44SECTION 2554.44
   2554.44 What happens if an initial decision is appealed
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17.45SECTION 2554.45
   2554.45 Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the authority head
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17.46SECTION 2554.46
   2554.46 How does the authority head dispose of an appeal
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17.47SECTION 2554.47
   2554.47 What judicial review is available
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17.48SECTION 2554.48
   2554.48 Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17.49SECTION 2554.49
   2554.49 How are civil penalties and assessments collected
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   2554.50 What happens to collections
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17.51SECTION 2554.51
   2554.51 What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct
45:5.1.9.11.37.0.17.52SECTION 2554.52
   2554.52 How does the Corporation protect the rights of defendants