(a) Basis. This part implements the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
of 1986, Public Law No. 99-509, sections 6101-6104, 100 Stat. 1874
(October 21, 1986), to be codified at 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812. 31 U.S.C.
3809 of the statute requires each authority head to promulgate
regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the statute.
(b) Purpose. This part (1) establishes administrative procedures for
imposing civil penalties and assessments against persons who make,
submit, or present, or cause to be made, submitted, or presented, false,
fictitious, or fraudulent claims or written statements to authorities or
to their agents, and (2) specifies the hearing and appeal rights of
persons subject to allegations of liability for such penalties and
assessments.
