General provisions relating to investigations

In Simple Terms

The Cost Cap Administration can investigate teams for breaking spending rules whenever they want, but only within a certain time limit. Teams will be notified in writing about the investigation results and get a chance to respond to the findings. Teams cannot appeal the decision to start or stop an investigation.

• Cost Cap Administration can investigate suspected rule breaches at any time (within limitation periods)
• Teams receive written notification of investigation outcomes and have opportunity to respond
• No appeal process exists against the decision to open or close an investigation
• This applies to all cost cap compliance matters across the sport