Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.42.709-3 Responsibilities

(1) Determining whether the penalties in 42.709–2(a) should be assessed;

(2) Determining whether such penalties should be waived pursuant to 42.709–6;  and

(3) Referring the matter to the appropriate criminal investigative organization for review and for appropriate coordination of remedies, if there is evidence that the contractor knowingly submitted unallowable costs.

(1) Recommending to the contracting officer which costs may be unallowable and subject to the penalties in 42.709–2(a);

(2) Providing rationale and supporting documentation for any recommendation;  and

(3) Referring the matter to the appropriate criminal investigative organization for review and for appropriate coordination of remedies, if there is evidence that the contractor knowingly submitted unallowable costs.