42 C.F.R. § 402.17 Settlement.
Title 42 - Public Health
CMS or OIG has exclusive authority to settle any issues or case, without the consent of the ALJ or the Secretary, at any time before a final decision by the Secretary. Thereafter, the General Counsel has the exclusive authority.
Title 42: Public Health
PART 402—CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES, ASSESSMENTS, AND EXCLUSIONS
Subpart A—General Provisions
§ 402.17 Settlement.
