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March 23, 2026
The annual False Claims Act (FCA) recovery statistics issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for Fiscal Year 2025 represent the highest single-year recovery in FCA history, underscoring that the FCA remains one of the government’s most effective tools for combating frauds involving federal funds. The following article discusses expectations for FCA enforcement in 2026 and beyond based on an analysis of FY 2025 FCA activity and the priorities and goals of the current administration.
FCA Recoveries via Settlements and Judgments
The $6.89 billion recovered in FY 2025 in settlements and judgments represents the highest single-year recovery in the history of the FCA—surpassing the previous record of $6.16 billion set in FY 2014.[1]This record-breaking total marks the 17th consecutive year in which FCA recoveries exceeded $2 billion—and the first year to exceed $6 billion since 2014.[2]Notably, the current administration’s shifting priorities did not derail the existing pipeline of FCA matters, making the $6.89 billion in recoveries all the more impressive. The amount recovered in FY 2025 brings the total recovered since Congress substantially strengthened the FCA in 1986 to more than $85.65 billion.[3]
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