False Claims Act (Qui Tam)
Government contract fraud — whistleblowers receive 15-30% of recovery
Statute
31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733 (Qui Tam)
Filing Deadline
6 years from violation or 3 years from discovery (max 10 years)
Agency
DOJ / Federal court
Scope
Government contract fraud — whistleblowers receive 15-30% of recovery
Military Relevance
Defense contractors frequently overbill DoD. Military members and civilian employees often witness fraud firsthand.