False Claims Act Flashcards
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Role of the False Claims Act (FCA)
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Empowers the government to investigate and bring civil action in fraud cases.
Allows private citizens to bring civil actions against an organization in the name of the United States.
Provides significant financial incentive for citizens to come forward with qui tam (whistleblower) law suits.
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Qui tam (whistleblower) specifics:
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Eligible for 15% to 25% of governments total award if DOJ assumes case.
Eligible for 25% to 30% of the total award if the DOJ declines case.
Rewarded even if they have not reported it internally
