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.
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.
The Government’s Most Valuable Ally: The False Claims Act Whistleblower
False Claims Act Developments: 2020 Year in Review
Along with these major events, 2020 has also been consequential for the False Claims Act
Increased Funding to Scientific Institutes Demands More Oversight
It is clear that oversight is necessary in order to ensure this, and whistleblowers will be needed to prevent fraud.
