Observations made, Identity of alleged violators, victims, and possible witnesses, How to contact these parties in the future, Relevant conversations with or statements by these parties, and Photographic evidence or copies of records or correspondence pertaining to the alleged conduct, when relevant. For sanctions based on allegations of fraud or other criminal activity, see the "Fraud and Other Criminal Activity" heading in Topic 3(f) of this chapter for standards of evidence. Continued on next page 3. Regional Loan Center Responsibilities and Procedures for Sanctions, Continued e. Refer Cases Ensure allegations resulting from RLC investigations are not frivolous. RLC of Criminal management should discuss allegations with the investigating employee and CO Loan Policy before referral to IG. Conduct to the IG Refer all well-founded allegations of fraud or criminal conduct relating to the Loan Guaranty Program to the Regional Office of IG. Include, jurisdiction’s when available: Description of alleged violation, including date and location; Identities of alleged violators, victims, and possible witnesses; Estimate of loss to the government or individual; Copy of any field examination or RLC investigation of the matter; Copy of records related to participant's fraudulent or criminal activity such as, electronic records, application(s) for loan guaranty benefits, verification(s) of employment and deposit, and contracts, etc.; Identity and location of custodian of above records; Letters, memoranda, notes, and reports of contact, etc., related to the fraudulent or criminal conduct; and A request that the IG provide the RLC with a report containing evidence admissible in an administrative hearing which may sustain imposition of sanctions. Provide a copy of the referral to CO Loan Policy. Verbal referrals may be made in unusual situations requiring immediate action. Confirm in writing, as soon as possible, thereafter. A sanction based on allegations of fraud or other criminal activity may be imposed either before or after referral to and investigation by the IG or
Observations made, Identity of alleged violators, victims, and possible witnesses, How to contact these parties in the future, Relevant conversations with or statements by these parties, and Photographic evidence or copies of records or correspondence pertaining to the alleged conduct, when relevant. For sanctions based on allegations of fraud or other criminal activity, see the "Fraud and Other Criminal Activity" heading in Topic 3(f) of this chapter for standards of evidence. Continued on next page 3. Regional Loan Center Responsibilities and Procedures for Sanctions, Continued e. Refer Cases of Criminal Conduct to the IG Ensure allegations resulting from RLC investigations are not frivolous. RLC management should discuss allegations with the investigating employee and CO Loan Policy before referral to IG. Refer all well-founded allegations of fraud or criminal conduct relating to the Loan Guaranty Program to the Regional Office of jurisdiction’s IG. Include, when available: Description of alleged violation, including date and location; Identities of alleged violators, victims, and possible witnesses; Estimate of loss to the government or individual; Copy of any field examination or RLC investigation of the matter; Copy of records related to participant's fraudulent or criminal activity such as, electronic records, application(s) for loan guaranty benefits, verification(s) of employment and deposit, and contracts, etc.; Identity and location of custodian of above records; Letters, memoranda, notes, and reports of contact, etc., related to the fraudulent or criminal conduct; and A request that the IG provide the RLC with a report containing evidence admissible in an administrative hearing which may sustain imposition of sanctions. Provide a copy of the referral to CO Loan Policy. Verbal referrals may be made in unusual situations requiring immediate action. Confirm in writing, as soon as possible, thereafter. A sanction based on allegations of fraud or other criminal activity may be imposed either before or after referral to and investigation by the IG or