| (a) The OIG may consider the following factors when
opening and prioritizing recipient cases for the efficient management
of the OIG's workload:
(1) the highest potential for recovery;
(2) applicable federal timeliness requirements;
(3) initial screening information obtained to support
the allegation raised in the complaint;
(4) whether allegations in the complaint are violations
of applicable agency policy, law or regulations; and
(5) any other relevant information or analysis the
OIG deems appropriate.
(b) The OIG may consider the following factors in determining
whether to close a recipient investigation:
(1) the investigation has been open for 180 days or
longer, unless the OIG determines that more time is needed to complete
the investigation;
(2) information or evidence to substantiate the complaint
is unavailable or unobtainable;
(3) evidence regarding the subject of the complaint
does not support the allegations raised in the complaint;
(4) an investigation, audit, inspection, or other review
regarding the complaint already exists; or
(5) any other relevant information or analysis the
OIG deems appropriate.
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