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  1. Title 13 —Business Credit and Assistance
  2. Chapter I —Small Business Administration
  3. Part 142   View Full Text
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Title 13Business Credit and AssistancePart / Section
Chapter ISmall Business Administration1 – 199
Part 142Administrative False Claims Act Regulations142.1 – 142.41
Overview and Definitions142.1 – 142.6
§ 142.1Overview of regulations.
§ 142.2What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?
§ 142.3What is a claim?
§ 142.4What is a statement?
§ 142.5What is a false claim or statement?
§ 142.6What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?
Procedures Leading to Issuance of a Complaint142.7 – 142.11
§ 142.7Who investigates program fraud?
§ 142.8What happens if program fraud is suspected?
§ 142.9When will SBA issue a complaint?
§ 142.10What is contained in a complaint?
§ 142.11How will the complaint be served?
Procedures Following Service of a Complaint142.12 – 142.14
§ 142.12How does a defendant respond to the complaint?
§ 142.13What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?
§ 142.14What happens once an answer is filed?
Hearing Provisions142.15 – 142.29
§ 142.15What kind of hearing is contemplated?
§ 142.16At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?
§ 142.17What is the role of the ALJ?
§ 142.18Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?
§ 142.19How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?
§ 142.20How are papers served?
§ 142.21How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?
§ 142.22How is evidence presented at the hearing?
§ 142.23Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?
§ 142.24Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
§ 142.25Can a party or witness object to discovery?
§ 142.26Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
§ 142.27Are there sanctions for misconduct?
§ 142.28Where is the hearing held?
§ 142.29Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?
Decisions and Appeals142.30 – 142.41
§ 142.30How is the case decided?
§ 142.31Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
§ 142.32When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
§ 142.33What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
§ 142.34Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the Administrator?
§ 142.35How does the Administrator dispose of an appeal?
§ 142.36Can I obtain judicial review?
§ 142.37What judicial review is available?
§ 142.38Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
§ 142.39How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
§ 142.40What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?
§ 142.41How does SBA protect the rights of defendants?
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