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...
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Month: August 2024
What makes a statement a false claim?
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...
Unmasking cyber fraud among government contractors
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...
The compensation relators receive for successful qui tam lawsuits
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...
