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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it obtained a record $5.69 billion in settlements and judgments from False Claims Act (FCA) civil cases in fiscal year 2014.
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False Claims Act Cases Continue To Be A Priority Of
DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it obtained a record $5.69 billion
in settlements and judgments from False Claims Act (FCA) civil
cases in fiscal year 2014. According to the government's press
release, the recoveries relate to the DOJ's investigations into
fraud in the housing and mortgage context and in the healthcare
industry. The recoveries also reflect increased reports from
whistleblowers about FCA violations. The DOJ stated it "will
continue to enforce the law aggressively to ensure the integrity of
government programs."
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