§ 142.7 Who investigates program fraud?

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Title 13—Business Credit and Assistance > CHAPTER I—SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION > PART 142—ADMINISTRATIVE FALSE CLAIMS ACT REGULATIONS > Procedures Leading to Issuance of a Complaint

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The Inspector General, or his designee, is responsible for investigating allegations that a false claim or statement has been made. In this regard, the Inspector General has authority under the Administrative False Claims Act and the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 3), as amended, to issue administrative subpoenas for the production of records and documents. The methods for serving a subpoena are set forth in part 101 of this chapter.

[61 FR 2691, Jan. 29, 1996, as amended at 91 FR 13219, Mar. 19, 2026]

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