[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 12, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 42CFR1003.126] [Page 1170] TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH HUMAN SERVICES PART 1003--CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES, ASSESSMENTS AND EXCLUSIONS--Table of Contents Sec. 1003.126 Settlement. The Inspector General has exclusive authority to settle any issues or case, without consent of the ALJ. [65 FR 24418, Apr. 26, 2000]