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Agency Scheme: 
OPMOPFCR0002
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Office of the Director
Appeal Office (global name): 
Office of Personnel Management: Office of the Director
Appeal Officer #1 (Title): 
Director
Appeal Officer #2 (Title): 
Designated Appeal Officer
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 
Appellate review of initial decisions by ALJ (a) imposing civil penalties under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act. (5 CFR Part 185); and (b) withholding of annuity payment due to statutory prohibitions related to enumerated criminal convictions (e.g., passing defense information to foreign government, espionage, treason) or falsification of employment application relating to past/present membership in specified organizations (e.g., Communist Party, group advocating overthrow of government by force) (5 CFR Part 831, Subpart K). [*Note: Under OPM regulations, the Director (or his/her designee) -- as the "authority head" -- serves as the reviewing official for PFRCA appeals. (5 CFR 185.139). Accordingly, "Hearing Officer #1" is listed as the Director, and "Hearing Officer #2" is listed generically as "Designated Appeal Officer."]
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?: 
Private Party
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): 
5 CFR 185.139; 5 CFR Part 831, Subpart K
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 (All Types of Cases)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
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?: 
Yes (Some Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please provide citation(s): 
5 CFR 185.139(g), 185.139(h)
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