---
kind: "section"
citation: "2 C.F.R. § 1400.753"
title: "2"
number: "1400.753"
heading: "How is the fact-finding proceeding conducted?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/2/1400.753"
---

# §1400.753. How is the fact-finding proceeding conducted?

- (a) The fact-finding proceeding is conducted in accordance with PAM's suspension and debarment program fact-finding procedures, a copy of which is provided to the respondent.
- (b) The fact-finding proceeding is undertaken in accordance with [2 CFR 180.745](/cfr/2/180.745.md).
  - (1) The reporters' fees and other direct costs associated with the fact-finding proceeding are borne by the bureau(s) or office(s) initiating the suspension action, except in the case of actions initiated by the OIG ARD.
  - (2) For actions initiated by the OIG ARD, the costs are borne by bureau(s) and/or office(s) out of which the matter arose.
  - (3) A transcribed record transcript of the fact-finding proceedings is available to the respondent as provided at [2 CFR 180.745(b)](/cfr/2/180.745.md?p=b).
- (c) The fact-finding official provides findings of fact and the hearing record to the Suspending and Debarring Official. The fact-finding official files the original copy of the transcribed record of the fact-finding proceedings transcript with the administrative record.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 81 FR 65855, Sept. 26, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: Section 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 5 U.S.C. 301; E.O. 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189); and E.O. 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235).

### Source

Source: 72 FR 33384, June 18, 2007, unless otherwise noted.