If you have information about procurement fraud, providing this information to the federal government could lead to the recovery of taxpayer funds and put a stop to any ongoing fraud. It could also entitle you to a financial reward. In addition to providing strong protections to procurement fraud whistleblowers, the False Claims Act entitles whistleblowers to financial compensation when the information they provide leads to a successful enforcement action.

Whether you are interested in seeking a financial reward or you are solely focused on ensuring integrity and accountability within the federal procurement process, if you have information about procurement fraud, it will be important to make informed decisions about your next steps. While protections and financial incentives are available, whistleblowers who wish to expose procurement fraud must meet various substantive and procedural requirements, and they must come forward before someone else beats them to it.

“Federal procurement fraud is a pervasive issue, and whistleblowers play a critical role in the government’s fight against fraudulent bidding, contracting, and billing practices. For those who are thinking about serving as procurement fraud whistleblowers, understanding the federal whistleblowing process is critical for making informed decisions about their next steps.” – Dr. Nick Oberheiden, Founding Attorney of Oberheiden P.C.

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