1003.104—Amount of assessment.
(a)
The OIG may impose an assessment, where authorized, in accordance with § 1003.102, of not more than—
(1)
Two times the amount for each item or service wrongfully claimed prior to January 1, 1997; and
(2)
Three times the amount for each item or service wrongfully claimed on or after January 1, 1997.
(b)
The assessment is in lieu of damages sustained by the Department or a State agency because of that claim.
[65 FR 24416, Apr. 26, 2000]