# 4 CFR § 28.19: Content of response by charged party

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.19

## Section

- **Citation:** 4 CFR § 28.19
- **Heading:** Content of response by charged party
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 4—Accounts > CHAPTER I—GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE > SUBCHAPTER B—GENERAL PROCEDURES > PART 28—GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE PERSONNEL APPEALS BOARD › PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CLAIMS CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AT THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE > Subpart B—Procedures > Hearing Procedures for Cases Before the Board—General

## Text

(a) Within 20 days after service of a copy of a petition, the GAO or other charged party shall file a response containing at least the following:
(1) A statement of the position of the charged party on each allegation set forth therein, including admissions, denials or explanations. If the petition contains numbered paragraphs, the responses should reference the paragraph numbers. If the petition does not contain numbered paragraphs, the responses should quote or otherwise clearly identify the specific allegations of the petition.
(2) Any other defenses to the petition.
(3) Designation of, and signature by, the representative authorized to act for the charged party in the matter.
(b) Failure to raise a claim or defense in the response shall not bar its submission later unless to do so would prejudice the rights of the other parties or unduly delay the proceedings.
[58 FR 61992, Nov. 23, 1993, as amended at 68 FR 69300, Dec. 12, 2003]

## Nearby sections

- [4 CFR § 28.15 § 28.15 Scope and policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.15.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.16 § 28.16 Revocation, amendment or waiver of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.16.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.17 § 28.17 Internal petitions of Board employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.17.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.18 § 28.18 Filing a petition with the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.18.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.19 § 28.19 Content of response by charged party.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.19.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.20 § 28.20 Number of Pleadings, service and response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.20.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.21 § 28.21 Amendments to petitions and motions practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.21.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.22 § 28.22 Administrative judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.22.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.23 § 28.23 Disqualification of administrative judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.23.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.24 § 28.24 Sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.24.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.25 § 28.25 Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.25.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.26 § 28.26 Witness fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.26.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.27 § 28.27 Intervenors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.27.md)
- [4 CFR § 28.28 § 28.28 Substitution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-4-28.28.md)

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