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Whistleblowing can pose financial and legal risks to someone considering reporting wrongdoing. Despite safeguards against retaliation, potential whistleblowers may hesitate. Their job, and even their life, could be on the line. Incentives can provide a safety net that...
Whether intentionally or not, providing false or misleading information can be harmful. In some scenarios, it can be a serious matter punishable by law, especially if made to defraud the government. The False Claims Act (FCA) has provisions covering these types of...
Cyber threats and attacks are among the U.S. government's most pressing issues today. Despite steady progress, challenges like ransomware and spyware continue to persist. The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative is one strategy that addresses these issues. It uses the False...
No one starts a job hoping to become a whistleblower. They fall into that role after uncovering something unexpected. Workers in the health care sector sometimes make the uncomfortable discovery that their employer has violated the law. A variety of different...
Whistleblowers are essential in the education sector. They help uncover deceptive actions that can misuse taxpayer dollars. Whether it is a case of misappropriated funds, falsified student data or fraudulent claims for federal or state education funds, whistleblowers...
Committing fraud is a severe crime, but the damages can significantly affect local communities if the target is a government agency or project. When someone financially defrauds the government, people who need the support might suffer, especially when it involves...
Product substitution occurs when a supplier provides a product different from what was in the contract. Sometimes, this happens because the substituted product is cheaper or more readily available. While substitutions can be harmless or even beneficial, they can cross...
Medicare employees who witness fraud have a moral obligation to report it. Whistleblowing is a brave act. However, doing so may lead to negative outcomes, including retaliation from their employer. This can take many forms, such as demotion, harassment or even...
Attorneys Andrea Fischer and Audrey Schechter led the effort to hold Bluestone Physician Services responsible for a pattern of fraudulent claims. The firm’s work has led to a substantial settlement that will recoup lost funds for the US Government, as well as the...
Exposing a wrongdoing within a government is a brave act. However, it is not uncommon for whistleblowers to face retaliation from various parties. This can be intimidating and stressful, making you feel anxious and scared. If you are a government whistleblower facing...
