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Search Allegations Authority to Conduct Reviews : Allegations Not Reviewed by the DPI Authority to Conduct Reviews The authorities for the OMA Division of Program Integrity to conduct reviews are found in statute, regulation, and policy as follows: Section 402(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 282 (b)(1) provides authority for the Director, NIH to establish and implement general policies for management and operation of programs an activities within the NIH. 45 C.F.R. 74.53(e) provides authority for OMA to obtain access to records on NIH grantees and to interview grantee personnel. Federal Acquisition Regulations, 48 C.F.R. Sections 15.209(b)(1) and 52.215-2 provide authority for OMA to access records of contractors. NIH Manual Chapter 1754, Reporting Allegations of Criminal Offenses Misuse of Grant and Contract Funds or Improper Conduct by an NIH Employee. Allegations Not Reviewed by the DPI The following types of allegations are currently not reviewed by the DPI: Allegations of scientific misconduct will be referred to the Office of Research Integrity, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. Allegations concerning human subject issues will be referred to the Office for Human Research Protections, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. Allegations concerning animal welfare issues will be referred to the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, OER, NIH. Allegations of criminal activities (e.g., bribery, embezzlement) must be referred to the Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services. Allegations of discrimination or harassment will be referred to the NIH Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management.

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