5 C.F.R. § 185.105

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 185.105 - Review by the reviewing official

If, based on the report of the investigating official under § 185.104(b) , the reviewing official determines that there is adequate evidence to believe that a person is liable under § 185.103 , the reviewing official shall transmit to the Attorney General a written notice of the reviewing official's intention to have a complaint issued under § 185.107 . Such notice shall include:

(a) A statement of the reviewing official's reasons for issuing a complaint;
(b) A statement specifying the evidence that supports the allegations of liability;
(c) A description of the claims or statements upon which the allegations of liability are based;
(d) An estimate of the amount of money, or the value of property, services, or other benefits, requested or demanded in violation of § 185.103 ;
(e) A statement of any exculpatory or mitigating circumstances that may relate to the claims or statements known by the reviewing official or the investigating official; and
(f) A statement that there is a reasonable prospect of collecting an appropriate amount of penalties and assessments.

5 C.F.R. §185.105