More Resources Are Needed in the Fight on Fraud
We are only recovering a fraction of the billions of dollars being lost to fraud. Whistleblowers are stepping up if the government has the resources to run with their cases.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth Billions for a Cure
With $10.2 billion worth of critical function services, opportunities for fraud are everywhere.
Which U.S. Attorneys’ Offices Brought in the Highest Recoveries in the Past Five Years?
In today's Fraud By The Numbers, we're diving into the various U.S. Attorney Offices and how much has been recovered.
DOJ's Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative: A Milestone in Cybersecurity Enforcement
After launching three years ago, the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative continues to rack up wins -- becoming a critical tool to address and deter cybersecurity lapses.
The Government Spends Much Less on Fraud Cases than Big Companies Spend Defending Them
One U.S. Chamber of Commerce-funded survey of Fortune 200 companies found that the average total cost of outside litigation was $115 million per respondent in 2008.
Kickbacks Come in All Shapes and Sizes
In just the first six months of 2024, the DOJ announced eleven enforcement actions recovering nearly $140 million alleging Anti-Kickback Statute violations.
The Supreme Court Will Consider What Constitutes a “Claim” Under the False Claims Act
The Supreme Court will be looking
Telehealth: A New Trend in both Healthcare and Healthcare Fraud
Telehealth fraud spread "like wildfire" during the pandemic, and enforcement actions are still being brought against fraudsters.
Why Is the Government’s Best Weapon Against Fraud So Rarely Deployed to Combat Defense Fraud
The Department of Defense regularly flunks its audits, so why haven't more whistleblowers come forward?
Whistleblowers had tremendous victories in 2023—and their numbers are rising
712 whistleblower False Claims Act cases were filed last year, the highest in almost a decade, and there are other encouraging trends
