Texas Government Code 544.0253 – Conduct of Preliminary Investigation of Alleged Fraud or Abuse
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 544.0253
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
In conducting a preliminary investigation of an allegation of fraud or abuse and before the allegation may proceed to a full investigation, the office of inspector general must:
(1) review the allegation and all facts and evidence relating to the allegation; and
(2) prepare a preliminary investigation report that documents:
(A) the allegation;
(B) the evidence the office reviewed, if available;
(C) the procedures the office used to conduct the preliminary investigation;
(D) the preliminary investigation findings; and
(E) the office’s determination of whether a full investigation is warranted.
Text of section effective on April 01, 2025