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PART 2554—PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS

• 2554.1—Overview of regulations.
• 2554.2—What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?
• 2554.3—What is a claim?
• 2554.4—What is a statement?
• 2554.5—What is a false claim or statement?
• 2554.6—What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?
• 2554.7—Who investigates program fraud?
• 2554.8—What happens if program fraud is suspected?
• 2554.9—Who is the Corporation's authority head?
• 2554.10—When will the Corporation issue a complaint?
• 2554.11—What is contained in a complaint?
• 2554.12—How will the complaint be served?
• 2554.13—How does a defendant respond to the complaint?
• 2554.14—What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?
• 2554.15—What happens once an answer is filed?
• 2554.16—What kind of hearing is contemplated?
• 2554.17—At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?
• 2554.18—What is the role of the ALJ?
• 2554.19—Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?
• 2554.20—How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?
• 2554.21—How are papers served?
• 2554.22—How is time computed?
• 2554.23—What happens during a prehearing conference?
• 2554.24—What rights are there to review documents?
• 2554.25—What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?
• 2554.26—Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?
• 2554.27—Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?
• 2554.28—Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
• 2554.29—Who pays the costs for a subpoena?
• 2554.30—Are protective orders available?
• 2554.31—Where is the hearing held?
• 2554.32—How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?
• 2554.33—How is evidence presented at the hearing?
• 2554.34—How is witness testimony presented?
• 2554.35—Will the hearing proceedings be recorded?
• 2554.36—Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
• 2554.37—Are there sanctions for misconduct?
• 2554.38—Are post-hearing briefs required?
• 2554.39—How is the case decided?
• 2554.40—How are penalty and assessment amounts determined?
• 2554.41—Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
• 2554.42—When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
• 2554.43—What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
• 2554.44—What happens if an initial decision is appealed?
• 2554.45—Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the authority head?
• 2554.46—How does the authority head dispose of an appeal?
• 2554.47—What judicial review is available?
• 2554.48—Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
• 2554.49—How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
• 2554.50—What happens to collections?
• 2554.51—What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?
• 2554.52—How does the Corporation protect the rights of defendants?

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