13 C.F.R. PART 142--PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS
TITLE 13--Business Credit and Assistance
CHAPTER I--SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PART 142--PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS
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| What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?
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| What is a false claim or statement?
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| What does the phrase ''know or have reason to know'' mean?
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| Who investigates program fraud?
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| What happens if program fraud is suspected?
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| When will SBA issue a complaint?
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| What is contained in a complaint?
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| How will the complaint be served?
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| How does a defendant respond to the complaint?
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| What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?
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| What happens once an answer is filed?
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| What kind of hearing is contemplated?
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| At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?
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| What is the role of the ALJ?
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| Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?
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| How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?
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| How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?
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| How is evidence presented at the hearing?
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| Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?
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| Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
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| Can a party or witness object to discovery?
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| Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
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| Are there sanctions for misconduct?
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| Where is the hearing held?
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| Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?
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| Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
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| When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
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| What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
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| Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the Administrator?
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| How does the Administrator dispose of an appeal?
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| Can I obtain judicial review?
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| What judicial review is available?
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| Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
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| How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
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| What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?
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| How does SBA protect the rights of defendants?
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