Read frequently asked questions about government contracting fraud, and learn about the measures anyone can take to safely and anonymously blow the whistle under qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act.
Under the U.S. Treasury Department, the purpose of the Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program is to combat foreign government corruption, and to recover stolen assets or forfeit proceeds.
The Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) and the Inspector General Act both permit employees to confidentially disclose allegations of wrongdoing to the appropriate authorities, including to Congress.
Several federal laws permit federal employees to submit disclosures regarding violations of law or abuses of authority committed by the President of the United States or other presidential appointees.
The U.S. government and a variety of offices publish FAQs for whistleblowers. These can be helpful, but they do not have the force and effect of law. No court or agency is required to follow a government whistleblower FAQ.
Section 11(c) protects workers who file complaints concerning unsafe working conditions. It also makes it an employer’s duty to ensure the organization is providing protective masks for hospital employees.
Kickbacks often play a crucial role in fraud schemes designed to swindle taxpayer dollars from the United States Government. It is a general term used to describe the corrupt practice where illegal payments are made to garner preferential treatment and can be thought about as a form of bribery.
