The U.S. Government uses the Federal False Claims Act (FCA) to combat fraud. This act is a resource that whistleblowers can leverage to sue employers or organizations that are defrauding the government and recover penalties and damages on the government’s behalf....
Whistle-Blowing
3 things people should know about serving as an IRS whistleblower
Employees are often in positions to identify business misconduct. Professionals ranging from team leaders to accountants could realize that there are signs of financial misconduct at a business, such as tax fraud or evasion. Organizations often go to extreme lengths...
Requirements for consideration of a CFTC whistleblower award
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently reported the largest-ever whistleblower award, where an individual received a $200 million dollar payment for providing information about violations. The Whistleblower Program is responsible for granting a number...
What should I do before blowing the whistle?
Whistleblowers assume personal risk when they decide to report fraudulent behavior or wrongdoing, even though they are doing the right thing. Understanding your rights and protections in advance is important for you and your family. Taking preparatory steps before...