PART 142—PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS
- 142.1—Overview of regulations.
- 142.2—What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?
- 142.3—What is a claim?
- 142.4—What is a statement?
- 142.5—What is a false claim or statement?
- 142.6—What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?
- 142.7—Who investigates program fraud?
- 142.8—What happens if program fraud is suspected?
- 142.9—When will SBA issue a complaint?
- 142.10—What is contained in a complaint?
- 142.11—How will the complaint be served?
- 142.12—How does a defendant respond to the complaint?
- 142.13—What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?
- 142.14—What happens once an answer is filed?
- 142.15—What kind of hearing is contemplated?
- 142.16—At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?
- 142.17—What is the role of the ALJ?
- 142.18—Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?
- 142.19—How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?
- 142.20—How are papers served?
- 142.21—How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?
- 142.22—How is evidence presented at the hearing?
- 142.23—Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?
- 142.24—Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
- 142.25—Can a party or witness object to discovery?
- 142.26—Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
- 142.27—Are there sanctions for misconduct?
- 142.28—Where is the hearing held?
- 142.29—Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?
- 142.30—How is the case decided?
- 142.31—Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
- 142.32—When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
- 142.33—What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
- 142.34—Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the Administrator?
- 142.35—How does the Administrator dispose of an appeal?
- 142.36—Can I obtain judicial review?
- 142.37—What judicial review is available?
- 142.38—Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
- 142.39—How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
- 142.40—What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?
- 142.41—How does SBA protect the rights of defendants?