20 CFR 355.1: Basis and purpose.

(a) Basis. This part implements the Administrative False Claims Act, codified at 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812. The statute at 31 U.S.C. 3809 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 claims and statements.