ORI review of research misconduct proceedings.

§ 93.403 ORI review of research misconduct proceedings. ORI may conduct reviews of research misconduct proceedings. In conducting its review, ORI may— (a) Determine whether there is HHS jurisdiction under this part; (b) Consider any reports, institutional findings, research records, and evidence; (c) Determine if the institution conducted the proceedings in a timely and fair manner in accordance with this part with sufficient thoroughness, objectivity, and competence to support the conclusions; (d) Obtain additional information or materials from the institution, the respondent, complainants, or other persons or sources; (e) Conduct additional analyses and develop evidence; (f) Decide whether research misconduct occurred, and if so who committed it; (g) Make appropriate research misconduct findings and propose HHS administrative actions; and (h) Take any other actions necessary to complete HHS' review.