---
kind: "unit"
title: "13"
title_heading: "Business Credit and Assistance"
key: "chI/part142"
level: "part"
label: "Part 142"
heading: "Administrative False Claims Act Regulations"
release: "ecfr-current"
date: "2026-08-27"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/13/chI-part142"
sections_count: 41
---

# Part 142 — Administrative False Claims Act Regulations

Title 13 C.F.R. — Business Credit and Assistance › Chapter I — Small Business Administration

## Sections

- [§142.1. Overview of regulations.](/cfr/13/142.1.md)
- [§142.2. What kind of conduct will result in program fraud enforcement?](/cfr/13/142.2.md)
- [§142.3. What is a claim?](/cfr/13/142.3.md)
- [§142.4. What is a statement?](/cfr/13/142.4.md)
- [§142.5. What is a false claim or statement?](/cfr/13/142.5.md)
- [§142.6. What does the phrase “know or have reason to know” mean?](/cfr/13/142.6.md)
- [§142.7. Who investigates program fraud?](/cfr/13/142.7.md)
- [§142.8. What happens if program fraud is suspected?](/cfr/13/142.8.md)
- [§142.9. When will SBA issue a complaint?](/cfr/13/142.9.md)
- [§142.10. What is contained in a complaint?](/cfr/13/142.10.md)
- [§142.11. How will the complaint be served?](/cfr/13/142.11.md)
- [§142.12. How does a defendant respond to the complaint?](/cfr/13/142.12.md)
- [§142.13. What happens if a defendant fails to file an answer?](/cfr/13/142.13.md)
- [§142.14. What happens once an answer is filed?](/cfr/13/142.14.md)
- [§142.15. What kind of hearing is contemplated?](/cfr/13/142.15.md)
- [§142.16. At the hearing, what rights do the parties have?](/cfr/13/142.16.md)
- [§142.17. What is the role of the ALJ?](/cfr/13/142.17.md)
- [§142.18. Can the reviewing official or ALJ be disqualified?](/cfr/13/142.18.md)
- [§142.19. How are issues brought to the attention of the ALJ?](/cfr/13/142.19.md)
- [§142.20. How are papers served?](/cfr/13/142.20.md)
- [§142.21. How will the hearing be conducted and who has the burden of proof?](/cfr/13/142.21.md)
- [§142.22. How is evidence presented at the hearing?](/cfr/13/142.22.md)
- [§142.23. Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?](/cfr/13/142.23.md)
- [§142.24. Can witnesses be subpoenaed?](/cfr/13/142.24.md)
- [§142.25. Can a party or witness object to discovery?](/cfr/13/142.25.md)
- [§142.26. Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?](/cfr/13/142.26.md)
- [§142.27. Are there sanctions for misconduct?](/cfr/13/142.27.md)
- [§142.28. Where is the hearing held?](/cfr/13/142.28.md)
- [§142.29. Are witness lists exchanged before the hearing?](/cfr/13/142.29.md)
- [§142.30. How is the case decided?](/cfr/13/142.30.md)
- [§142.31. Can a party request reconsideration of the initial decision?](/cfr/13/142.31.md)
- [§142.32. When does the initial decision of the ALJ become final?](/cfr/13/142.32.md)
- [§142.33. What are the procedures for appealing the ALJ decision?](/cfr/13/142.33.md)
- [§142.34. Are there any limitations on the right to appeal to the Administrator?](/cfr/13/142.34.md)
- [§142.35. How does the Administrator dispose of an appeal?](/cfr/13/142.35.md)
- [§142.36. Can I obtain judicial review?](/cfr/13/142.36.md)
- [§142.37. What judicial review is available?](/cfr/13/142.37.md)
- [§142.38. Can the administrative complaint be settled voluntarily?](/cfr/13/142.38.md)
- [§142.39. How are civil penalties and assessments collected?](/cfr/13/142.39.md)
- [§142.40. What if the investigation indicates criminal misconduct?](/cfr/13/142.40.md)
- [§142.41. How does SBA protect the rights of defendants?](/cfr/13/142.41.md)