# 22 CFR § 213.4: Fraud claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 213.4
- **Heading:** Fraud claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER II—AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > PART 213—CLAIMS COLLECTION > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) The CFO will refer a claim that appears to be fraudulent, false, or misrepresented by a party that has an interest in the claim to the USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG has the responsibility for investigating or referring the matter, where appropriate, to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The OIG has the responsibility to provide the results of the investigation on a timely basis to the CFO for any further action.
(b) The CFO will not administratively compromise, terminate, or suspend collection action, or otherwise dispose of a claim that appears to be fraudulent, false, or misrepresented by a party that has an interest in the claim, without the approval of DOJ.
[86 FR 31141, June 11, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 213.1 § 213.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.2 § 213.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.3 § 213.3 Other remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.4 § 213.4 Fraud claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.5 § 213.5 Subdivision of claims not authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.6 § 213.6 Omission not a defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.7 § 213.7 Collection—general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.8 § 213.8 Written demand for payment notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.9 § 213.9 Agency review requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.10 § 213.10 Aggressive collection actions; documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.11 § 213.11 Interest, penalties, and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.11.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.12 § 213.12 Interest, penalties, and administrative costs pending consideration of debt waiver or review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.13 § 213.13 Waivers of indebtedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.13.md)
- [22 CFR § 213.14 § 213.14 Contracting for collection services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-213.14.md)

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