The False Claims Act and government contracts : the intersection of federal government contracts, administration law, and civil fraud / Shelley R. Slade and Christine Couvillon, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Slade, Shelley R., editor.

Couvillon, Christine, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. False Claims Act.

United States.

Government purchasing--Corrupt practices--United States.

Government purchasing.

Government purchasing--Law and legislation--United States.

Public contracts--United States.

Public contracts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (302 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, [2023]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of misconduct and liability in government contracting, focusing on the False Claims Act (FCA). It explores various types of misconduct, including bid rigging, pay-to-play schemes, false cost and pricing claims, and nonconforming products. The text delves into the roles and responsibilities of contracting officers, the acquisition policy community, and the enforcement community, including the Department of Justice and Inspectors General. It also covers the interplay between FCA and contractor ethics and compliance programs, the decision-making process in filing FCA suits, and the role of qui tam relators. The book is intended for legal professionals, government officials, and contractors involved in government procurement and compliance, providing insights into legal defenses, liability issues, evidence handling, and potential remedies and consequences of FCA violations. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Editors and Contributors

Editors’ Introduction

CHAPTER 1 Varieties of Misconduct Risking FCA Liability

I. Introduction

II. Bid Rigging

III. “Pay-to-Play”

A. Anti-Kickback Laws

B. The Stark Law

C. Bribery and Gratuities Offered or Paid to Federal Officials

IV. False Representations as to Cost and Pricing

A. In Support of a Claim

B. During Contract Negotiations

V. Nonconforming Products and Services

VI. Violations of Contractual Requirements Other Than Product Specifications

A. Domestic Sourcing Requirements

B. Cybersecurity Rules

C. Environmental Rules

D. Conflict of Interest Rules

E. Service Contract Act and Davis-Bacon Minimum Wage Requirements

VII. Customs Duties and Tariffs

VIII. Foreign Military Sales

IX. Small, Disadvantaged Business Programs

X. Grants and Cooperative Agreements

A. False Statements on Applications for Research Grants

B. Misuse of Grant or Cooperative Agreement Funds

C. Violation of Conflict of Interest Rules Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781639053766

163905376X

OCLC:

1430658857