Administrative False Claims Act: Stricter Penalties for Fraud
This new law increases financial penalties for fraud against the government, such as concealing income or avoiding payments. It also streamlines the prosecution of such offenses and improves legal processes, aiming to better recover funds for the state.
Key points
Increased maximum penalty for false claims from $150,000 to $1,000,000, with inflation adjustment.
Introduction of new rules for concealing financial obligations to the government, making it easier to prosecute "reverse false claims."
Streamlined procedures for recovering investigation and court costs, meaning recovered fraud money will first cover government agency expenses.
Extended statute of limitations for reporting fraud to 6 years from commission or 3 years from discovery, but no more than 10 years.
Mandatory regular reporting on false claims cases, increasing government transparency.
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