Let's Take a Look at How DOJ Task Forces Fight Fraud
In July of this year, for instance, twenty-two individuals were charged in connection with a massive fraud scheme.
Diving Into Defense Fraud
Over the last 20 years, the United States has spent more than $6.4 trillion on those wars. We do not know how much of this enormous sum has been lost to fraud.
The Billions Lost to Healthcare Fraud
The recovery of this lost money would be enough to pay for federal funding of substance abuse and mental health services for well over a decade.
Looking at the Cost of Air Pollution on Clean Air Day
In addition to the high mortality costs, air pollution imposes a substantial burden in terms of human health and resources.
False Claims Act Enforcement: $20 Returned for Every $1 Spent
For every $1 the federal government spends on FCA enforcement, they recover $16.33.
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.
