The Inspector General has exclusive authority to settle any issues or case, without the consent of the administrative law judge or the Commissioner, at any time prior to a final determination. Thereafter, the Commissioner or his or her designee has such exclusive authority.
authority: Secs. 702(a)(5), 1129, and 1140 of the Social Security Act (
42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5), 1320a-8, and 1320b-10)
source: 60 FR 58226, Nov. 27, 1995, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 20 CFR 498.126