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Administrative Settlement Justification Templates with Example

All settlements must be justified in writing and be available in the files pertaining to the Award. The justification shall be thorough, document the entire settlement process, demonstrate the logic and reason supporting the settlement, and be able to withstand the scrutiny of an independent review.

Note: The examples provided are not a required format but may assist in the development of an administrative settlement justification.

Last updated: Thursday, May 23, 2024
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