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Agency Scheme: 
USAIDFFA0001
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Office of the Administrator
Appeal Office (global name): 
United States Agency for International Development: Office of the Administrator
Appeal Officer #1 (Title): 
Administrator
Appeal Officer #2 (Title): 
N/A
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 
Appellate review of initial decisions in USAID administrative hearings in a variety of areas, including: (1) nondiscrimination by recipients of USAID financial assistance (Part 209); (2) enforcement of restrictions on post-employment activities by former USAID employees (Part 223); (4) civil penalties under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (Part 224); and (5) enforcement of lobbying restrictions by recipients of USAID funds (Part 227). Depending on the matter being reviewed, appeals may be taken by the private party, the agency, and/or the Administrator on his or her own motion.
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?: 
Either
Are private parties permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?: 
Either
Is the agency permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as an agency representative?: 
Attorney
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: 
No
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations): 
22 CFR 209.10(a) (federal financial assistance), 223.9 - 223.10 (post-employment restrictions), 224.39 (PFCRA and lobbying restrictions)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
How is the type of hearing selected for appeals heard by this office?: 
Required by Rule
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
Is factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?: 
No
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
No
Are appeal hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearings)
Are appeal hearings open to the public?: 
N/A (Document-Only Hearing)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who has authority to issue final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?: 
No
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Yes (Some Types of Cases)
If "Yes (Some Types of Cases)," please describe types of decisions/cases that are judicially reviewable: 
Final agency actions relating to nondiscrimination in federal financial assistance (22 CFR 209.11), and PFCRA-based civil penalties (22 CFR 224.42).
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
How are claims/cases processed at this appellate office?: 
First-In/First-Out Basis
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?: 
No
Are final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record on appeals heard by this office?: 
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?: 
No
ADJUDICATORS
Total # of Appeal Officers: 
1
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points for appellate cases heard by this office?: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified