US lawFederal (United States)RegulationsTitle 42 CFR — Public HealthChapter IV — CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESPart 402 — CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES, ASSESSMENTS, AND EXCLUSIONSSubpart A — General Provisions402.1742 C.F.R. § 402.17Settlement.Last amended: 2017Year: 2026Length: 39 wordsOfficial source Cite as 42 C.F.R. § 402.17 (2026)CMS or OIG has exclusive authority to settle any issues or case, without the consent of the ALJ or the Secretary, at any time before a final decision by the Secretary. Thereafter, the General Counsel has the exclusive authority.Previous42 C.F.R. § 402.15Next42 C.F.R. § 402.19