20 C.F.R. § 498.126 Settlement.
Title 20 - Employees' Benefits
The Inspector General has exclusive authority to settle any issues or case, without the consent of the administrative law judge or the Commissioner, at any time prior to a final determination. Thereafter, the Commissioner or his or her designee has such exclusive authority.
Title 20: Employees' Benefits
PART 498—CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES, ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDED EXCLUSIONS
§ 498.126 Settlement.