45 CFR § 1641.17 - Procedures for removal.

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title: "45 CFR § 1641.17 - Procedures for removal."
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section_name: "Procedures for removal."
chapter_name: "LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION"
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part_name: "DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND REMOVAL OF RECIPIENT AUDITORS"
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# 1641.17 Procedures for removal.

(a) Before removing an IPA, the OIG shall provide the IPA with a hearing in accordance with the procedures set out in §§ 1641.18 through 1641.21. Such hearing shall be held entirely by written submissions, except:

(1) Additional proceedings shall be held under § 1641.21 if the debarring official finds there is a genuine dispute of material fact; and/or

(2) A meeting may be held under § 1641.20(c).

(b) A Notice of Proposed Removal normally will be accompanied by a Notice of Proposed Debarment, and the proceedings may be consolidated.