The Carrot and the Stick: New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Program for Government Contractor Fraud May Increase Disclosures by Individuals
By EsqSocial Corporation 03/05/24
Government contractors are no stranger to disclosure obligations. Since it went into effect in December 2008, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Mandatory Disclosure Rule has been the stick the Government has used to ensure contractors report credible evidence of certain violations. Now, the Government is announcing a carrot to encourage disclosures from individuals, even if not required under the Mandatory Disclosure Rule. Specifically, on April 15, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
By: Kilpatrick