---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 93.402"
title: "42"
number: "93.402"
heading: "ORI allegation assessments."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/93.402"
---

# §93.402. ORI allegation assessments.

- (a) When ORI receives an allegation, it may conduct an assessment or refer the matter to the relevant institution for an assessment, inquiry, or other appropriate actions.
- (b) If ORI conducts an assessment and determines an inquiry is warranted, it forwards the matter to the appropriate institution or HHS component.
- (c) If ORI conducts an assessment and determines an inquiry is not warranted, it will close the case and forward the allegation in accordance with [paragraph (d)](#d) in this section.
- (d) ORI may refer allegations that do not fall within the jurisdiction of this part to the appropriate HHS component, Federal or state agency, institution, organization, journal, or other appropriate entity.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 216 and 289b

### Source

Source: 89 FR 76295, Sept. 17, 2024, unless otherwise noted.