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New York Qui Tam Law Blog
Identifying signs of Medicare fraud
Medicare is a lifesaving federal program for millions of seniors, people with disabilities, people with low income and more. Sadly, various groups and individuals commit fraud against the program—resulting in billions of dollars of stolen healthcare funds. Medicare...
Can whistleblowers remain anonymous?
Potential whistleblowers' most significant concerns are retaliation and safety. Knowing they can report illegal conduct safely without fearing for their lives is integral to becoming a whistleblower. Fewer people would report fraud and illicit acts without that safety...
Can qui tam whistleblowers receive compensation in New York?
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...
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...
State False Claims Acts: Protecting education sector whistleblowers
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...
What incidents can qualify for qui tam civil actions?
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...
When does product substitution become procurement fraud?
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...