§498.126. Settlement.
20 C.F.R. § 498.126
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
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
Source: 60 FR 58226, Nov. 27, 1995, unless otherwise noted.