C.F.R. » Title 42 » CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS › PART 402—CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES, ASSESSMENTS, AND EXCLUSIONS › Subpart A—General Provisions

42 C.F.R. § 402.17

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CMS or OIG has exclusive authority to settle any issues or case, without the consent of the ALJ or the Secretary, at any time before a final decision by the Secretary. Thereafter, the General Counsel has the exclusive authority.