CFR /  Title 45  /  Part 1149: Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act Regulations

Section No.	Description
Section 1149.1	Definitions
Section 1149.2	What is a claim?
Section 1149.3	When is a claim made?
Section 1149.4	What is a false claim?
Section 1149.5	What is a statement?
Section 1149.6	What is a false statement?
Section 1149.7	What kind of conduct results in program fraud enforcement?
Section 1149.8	What civil penalties and assessments may I be subjected to?
Section 1149.9	How is program fraud investigated?
Section 1149.10	May the investigating official issue a subpoena?
Section 1149.11	What happens if program fraud is suspected?
Section 1149.12	When may the NEA issue a complaint?
Section 1149.13	What is contained in a complaint?
Section 1149.14	How will the complaint be served?
Section 1149.15	What constitutes proof of service?
Section 1149.16	How do you respond to the complaint?
Section 1149.17	May I file a general answer?
Section 1149.18	What happens once an answer is filed?
Section 1149.19	What must the notice of hearing include?
Section 1149.20	When must the ALJ serve the notice of oral hearing?
Section 1149.21	What happens if you fail to file an answer?
Section 1149.22	May I file a motion to reopen my case?
Section 1149.23	What happens if my motion to reopen is denied?
Section 1149.24	When, if ever, will time be tolled?
Section 1149.25	What kind of hearing is contemplated?
Section 1149.26	What is the role of the ALJ?
Section 1149.27	What does the ALJ have the authority to do?
Section 1149.28	What rights do you have at the hearing?
Section 1149.29	How are the functions of the ALJ separated from those of the investigating official and the reviewing official?
Section 1149.30	Can the reviewing official or the ALJ be disqualified?
Section 1149.31	Do you have a right to review documents?
Section 1149.32	What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?
Section 1149.33	How are motions for discovery handled?
Section 1149.34	When may an ALJ grant a motion for discovery?
Section 1149.35	How are depositions handled?
Section 1149.36	Are witness lists and exhibits exchanged before the hearing?
Section 1149.37	Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
Section 1149.38	Who pays the costs for a subpoena?
Section 1149.39	When may I file a motion to quash a subpoena?
Section 1149.40	Are protective orders available?
Section 1149.41	What does a protective order protect?
Section 1149.42	How are documents filed and served with the ALJ?
Section 1149.43	What must documents filed with the ALJ include?
Section 1149.44	How is time computed?
Section 1149.45	Where is the hearing held?
Section 1149.46	How will the hearing be conducted?
Section 1149.47	Who has the burden of proof?
Section 1149.48	How is evidence presented at the hearing?
Section 1149.49	How is witness testimony presented?
Section 1149.50	How can I exclude a witness?
Section 1149.51	Will the hearing proceedings be recorded?
Section 1149.52	Are ex parte communications between a party and the ALJ permitted?
Section 1149.53	Are there sanctions for misconduct?
Section 1149.54	What happens if I fail to comply with an order?
Section 1149.55	Are post-hearing briefs required?
Section 1149.56	How is the case decided?
Section 1149.57	When will the ALJ serve the initial decision?
Section 1149.58	How are penalty and assessment amounts determined?
Section 1149.59	What factors are considered in determining the amount of penalties and assessments to impose?
Section 1149.60	Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
Section 1149.61	When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
Section 1149.62	What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
Section 1149.63	What happens if an initial decision is appealed?
Section 1149.64	Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the authority head?
Section 1149.65	How does the authority head dispose of an appeal?
Section 1149.66	Who represents the NEA on an appeal?
Section 1149.67	What judicial review is available?
Section 1149.68	Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
Section 1149.69	How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
Section 1149.70	Is there a right to administrative offset?
Section 1149.71	What happens to collections?
Section 1149.72	What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct or a violation of the False Claims Act?
Section 1149.73	How does the NEA protect your rights?
Section 1149.74	What definitions apply to the regulations in this part?