18 - The False Claims Act

Waste, fraud, and abuse. These three words usually make headlines when government resources are misused on a massive scale. But the truth is, efforts to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse extend far beyond the headline-grabbing cases.

In this episode, our experts explore how the government combats waste, fraud, and abuse, and why cybersecurity is now front and center in the conversation. Over the past 40 years, federal agencies have increasingly relied on contractors, which has in turn increased the need for enforcement mechanisms to combat waste, fraud, and abuse.

This episode goes over:

• The history and role of the False Claims Act
• How the Department of Justice’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative is using it to tackle cybersecurity-related fraud
• The unique role of whistleblowers, who gain both protections and incentives to report fraud
• A real-world use case that illustrates how enforcement plays out
• Practical strategies organizations can adopt to reduce their False Claims Act risk

If your organization works with the federal government, this conversation is a must-listen.

Resources:

• DOJ’s False Claims Act website
• The False Claim Act (law)