How Much Do We Lose to Fraud?
How much is $206.4 billion dollars actually worth? It's the amount of money the federal government lost to fraud in one year.
Billions Are Lost to Fraud
If we estimate fraud is only 5 percent in 2020 when the federal expenditures totaled $6.55 trillion, taxpayer dollars lost to fraud would be $327.5 billion.
Billions in False Claims Act Recoveries
False Claims Act proceedings have proven to be a great success, restoring to federal agencies tax dollars that were fraudulently swindled away.
Welcome to Fraud By the Numbers
Each day in September, there will be a new blog post at noon with facts about fraud whistleblowing in America.
RELEASE: Taxpayers Against Fraud Offers Suggestions for Improving the SEC Whistleblower Program
TAF offers several suggestions to improve the Program and proposes changes to the Rules that would restore the original intent of the Whistleblower Program.
The False Claims Act Also Protects Former Employee Whistleblowers from Retaliation
When trial courts decide whether you can sue for retaliation after you are fired, this case provides a roadmap to protect whistleblowers.
Whistleblower Groups Support False Claims Act Amendments
We are confident that the legislation you have introduced will encourage more whistleblowers to come forward.
STATEMENT: Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Strengthen the Government's Primary Fraud-Fighting Law
These amendments address legal developments that have left government dollars vulnerable to fraud and have discouraged whistleblowers from stepping forward.
How the False Claims Act Protects Whistleblowers From Retaliation
Moreover, broad public policy favors allowing retaliation claims to be brought separate from qui tam claims.
The False Claims Act’s Important Anti-Retaliation Protections for Whistleblowers
The False Claims Act provides important protections for whistleblowers who take steps to expose or stop potential fraud on the government.
