Now more than ever, whistleblowers play a vital role in helping society sort out the turbulence of the past few years. They’ve alleged lax security at Twitter. They’re helping the U.S. government ferret out the multibillion-dollar fraud on pandemic relief funds. They’ve offered explosive testimony for the Jan. 6 panel. And that’s just for starters. Keller Grover comes alongside whistleblowers, addressing fraud related to Medicare, COVID-19 and more. While many of these whistleblowers have … [Read more...]
Recent U.S. government actions signal increasing dependence on whistleblowers as a pillar of enforcement activity — and a desire to reward them for their invaluable help. Increasingly, there’s pressure to extend this to a perhaps unexpected area: wildlife crime.
We’ve written about the government’s growing whistleblower initiatives before; they span many categories, including health care, cybersecurity, money laundering, and vehicle safety. But this latest initiative at the very least underscores the value of whistleblowers, showing their aid can prove valuable far beyond traditional arenas. The Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act, a bipartisan measure led by Rep. John Garamendi (D-California) and the late Rep. Dan Young (R-Alaska), with … [Read more...]
What to Know Before You Blow the Whistle: Retaliation Protections
It’s not easy being a whistleblower. Reporting wrongdoing in the workplace can result in repercussions for workers. In the workplace whistleblowers can experience occupational blowback, such as being fired, suspended, or demoted. Additionally, some may experience social stigma or face challenges to their emotional and physical wellbeing. Long before deciding to speak out about a fraud, it’s crucial for potential whistleblowers to fully understand their options for reporting wrongdoing, … [Read more...]
Nursing homes that offer poor care and take government funds may be liable under the False Claims Act
Some nursing homes have been taking advantage of vulnerable residents to milk government coffers, and the federal government promises an aggressive response. On June 15, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a False Claims Act complaint against an Ohio-based nursing home operator, alleging that three nursing homes run by the company “provided grossly substandard services” that didn’t meet basic standards of care. The False Claims Act prohibits companies from fraudulently making claims for … [Read more...]
Biden highlights COVID fraud-fighting focus in State of the Union
In his first State of the Union address to Congress on March 1, President Joe Biden announced his administration’s plans to prioritize prosecuting fraud involving funds the government dispersed as part of its COVID-19 response. Biden said that under his administration, “the watchdogs are welcomed back,” and unveiled plans for the U.S. Department of Justice to name a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud. “We’re going to go after the criminals who stole billions in relief money meant for … [Read more...]
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