16.1—Basis and purpose.
(a) Basis.
This part implements
the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, Pub.
L. 99-509, sections 6101-6104, 100 Stat. 1874
(October 21, 1986), to be codified at 31 U.S.C.
3801-381 2. 31 U.S.C. 3809 requires each authority
head to promulgate regulations necessary to
implement the provisions of the statute.
(1)
Establishes administrative procedures for
imposing civil penalties and assessments against
persons who make, submit, or present, or cause to
be made, submitted, or presented, false,
fictitious, or fraudulent claims or written
statements to authorities or to their agents,
and
(2)
Specifies the hearing and appeal rights of
persons subject to allegations of liability for
such penalties and assessments.