16.46—Compromise or settlement.
(b)
The reviewing official has the exclusive
authority to compromise or settle a case under
this part at any time after the date on which the
reviewing official is permitted to issue a
complaint and before the date on which the ALJ
issues an initial decision.
(c)
The authority head has exclusive authority
to compromise or settle a case under this part at
any time after the date on which the ALJ issues an
initial decision, except during the pendency of
any review under § 16.42 or during the pendency of
any action to collect penalties and assessments
under § 16.43.
(d)
The Attorney General has exclusive
authority to compromise or settle a case under this part during the pendency of
any review under § 16.42 or of any action to
recover penalties and assessments under 31 U.S.C.
3806.
(e)
The investigating official may recommend
settlement terms to the reviewing official, the
authority head, or the Attorney General, as
appropriate. The reviewing official may recommend
settlement terms to the authority head, or the
Attorney General, as appropriate.
(f)
Any compromise or settlement must be in
writing and signed by all parties and their
representatives.