Part 142 — Administrative False Claims Act Regulations
Current through Sep 29, 2026
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634(b); 31 U.S.C. 3803(g)(2).
Source: 61 FR 2691, Jan. 29, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
Sections
- § 142.1 Overview of regulations.
- § 142.2 What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?
- § 142.3 What is a claim?
- § 142.4 What is a statement?
- § 142.5 What is a false claim or statement?
- § 142.6 What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?
- § 142.7 Who investigates program fraud?
- § 142.8 What happens if program fraud is suspected?
- § 142.9 When will SBA issue a complaint?
- § 142.10 What is contained in a complaint?
- § 142.11 How will the complaint be served?
- § 142.12 How does a defendant respond to the complaint?
- § 142.13 What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?
- § 142.14 What happens once an answer is filed?
- § 142.15 What kind of hearing is contemplated?
- § 142.16 At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?
- § 142.17 What is the role of the ALJ?
- § 142.18 Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?
- § 142.19 How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?
- § 142.20 How are papers served?
- § 142.21 How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?
- § 142.22 How is evidence presented at the hearing?
- § 142.23 Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?
- § 142.24 Can witnesses be subpoenaed?
- § 142.25 Can a party or witness object to discovery?
- § 142.26 Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
- § 142.27 Are there sanctions for misconduct?
- § 142.28 Where is the hearing held?
- § 142.29 Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?
- § 142.30 How is the case decided?
- § 142.31 Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?
- § 142.32 When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?
- § 142.33 What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?
- § 142.34 Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the Administrator?
- § 142.35 How does the Administrator dispose of an appeal?
- § 142.36 Can I obtain judicial review?
- § 142.37 What judicial review is available?
- § 142.38 Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?
- § 142.39 How are civil penalties and assessments collected?
- § 142.40 What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?
- § 142.41 How does SBA protect the rights of defendants?