Scheme Nickname:
Formal adjudication - civil penalties under PFCRA & lobbying restrictions
Formal administrative enforcement proceedings relating to: (1) civil penalties under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (PFCRA); and (2) civil penalties for violations of restriction on use of federal funds by federal grantees or contractors (here, from USAID) to lobby or influence a member of Congress, his/her staff, or an officer or employee of another federal agency. (22 CFR Parts 224 & 227)
Adjudication Levels:
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | Office of the Administrator | Yes (All Types of Cases) | |
Appeal Level 1 | No |
Types of Adjudication:
Type A
Verified by Agency:
Not verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
No
