Title: What is Government Contract Fraud? - Federal Lawyer
Headings: What is Government Contract Fraud?
What is Government Contract Fraud?
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Types of Government Contract Fraud
Statutes and Related Provisions Combating False Statements to the Government
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Content: We provide some brief examples below: The False Claims Act: The False Claims Act prohibits knowingly presenting false claims to the government for payment or causing such claims to be presented and knowingly making false records or material false statements in connection with fraudulent claims. Anyone who is accused of engaging in fraudulent behavior can face both civil and criminal liability under the False Claims Act. The Act provides for treble damages, or three times the amount of damages that the government sustains. Provisions for Whistleblowers under the False Claims Act: Under the False Claims Act, a private individual—known here as a whistleblower—can bring a Qui Tam lawsuit on behalf of the federal government. This special type of lawsuit entitles them to sue the company defrauding the U.S. government. The whistleblower can recover damages from the violating parties if any of the funds are recovered by the government. Therefore, this provision is a very powerful tool that incentivizes both private individuals to report instances of government contract fraud and, at the same time, incentivize companies to comply with federal laws regulating the contracting process.