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CFR /  Title 45  /  Part 2554: Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act Regulations

Section No. Description
Section 2554.1 What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?
Section 2554.2 What is a claim?
Section 2554.3 What is a statement?
Section 2554.4 What is a false claim or statement?
Section 2554.5 What does the phrase ``know or have reason to know'' mean?
Section 2554.6 Who investigates program fraud?
Section 2554.7 What happens if program fraud is suspected?
Section 2554.8 Who is the Corporation's authority head?
Section 2554.9 When will the Corporation issue a complaint?
Section 2554.10 What is contained in a complaint?
Section 2554.11 How will the complaint be served?
Section 2554.12 How does a defendant respond to the complaint?
Section 2554.13 What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?
Section 2554.14 What happens once an answer is filed?
Section 2554.15 What kind of hearing is contemplated?
Section 2554.16 At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?
Section 2554.17 What is the role of the ALJ?
Section 2554.18 Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?
Section 2554.19 How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?
Section 2554.20 How are papers served?
Section 2554.21 How is time computed?
Section 2554.22 What happens during a prehearing conference?
Section 2554.23 What rights are there to review documents?
Section 2554.24 What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?
Section 2554.25 Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?
Section 2554.26 Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?
Section 2554.27 Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
Section 2554.28 Who pays the costs for a subpoena?
Section 2554.29 Are protective orders available?
Section 2554.30 Where is the hearing held?
Section 2554.31 How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?
Section 2554.32 How is evidence presented at the hearing?
Section 2554.33 How is witness testimony presented?
Section 2554.34 Will the hearing proceedings be recorded?
Section 2554.35 Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
Section 2554.36 Are there sanctions for misconduct?
Section 2554.37 Are post-hearing briefs required?
Section 2554.38 How is the case decided?
Section 2554.39 How are penalty and assessment amounts determined?
Section 2554.40 Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
Section 2554.41 When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
Section 2554.42 What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
Section 2554.43 What happens if an initial decision is appealed?
Section 2554.44 Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the authority head?
Section 2554.45 How does the authority head dispose of an appeal?
Section 2554.46 What judicial review is available?
Section 2554.47 Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
Section 2554.48 How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
Section 2554.49 What happens to collections?
Section 2554.50 What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?
Section 2554.51 How does the Corporation protect the rights of defendants?
Section 2554.52 Purpose and effective date