Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.1174.5 Review of suspected program fraud by the reviewing official

(a) If the investigating official concludes that the results of his or her investigation warrant an action under this part, the investigating official shall submit to the reviewing official a report containing the investigation's findings and conclusions.

(b) If the reviewing official determines that the report provides adequate evidence that a person made a false, fictitious or fraudulent claim or statement, the reviewing official shall transmit to the Attorney General written notice of the reviewing official's intention to refer the matter for adjudication, with a request for approval of such referral. This notice will include the reviewing official's statement concerning:

(c) If, at any time, the Attorney General (or designee) requests in writing that the authority stay this administrative process, the authority head must stay the process immediately. The authority head may resume the process only upon receipt of the Attorney General's written authorization.