Government Whistleblower Reward Attorney

Our Attorneys Represent Whistleblowers Under the False Claims Act and All Federal Whistleblower Programs

Several federal whistleblower laws include provisions for financial rewards. Under these laws, when eligible whistleblowers expose fraud or other illegal activity and help the government pursue successful enforcement actions, they are entitled to a percentage of the funds the government recovers.

When it comes to exposing statutory violations and other forms of wrongdoing, whistleblowers have several options. While the federal False Claims Act is among the most well-known whistleblower reward statutes, there are several others as well. Our whistleblower lawyers help individuals come forward under all of these statutes, and we work with the federal government to secure whistleblower rewards on behalf of our clients as warranted.

Options for Seeking a Whistleblower Reward from the Federal Government

We handle whistleblower cases involving fraud and other forms of wrongdoing perpetrated against all federal government agencies, and under all federal contracts, programs, and grants. This includes helping current employees, former employees, and other individuals seek whistleblower awards in cases involving:

Qui TamComplaints Under the False Claims Act

The False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to seek financial rewards for reporting fraud under federal contracts, grants, and programs. This includes, but is not limited to:

Government contract fraud

Government program fraud (i.e., Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud)

Government grant fraud

Healthcare fraud (i.e., Medicare fraud and Anti-Kickback Statute violations)

“Reverse false claims” involving customs duties, tariffs, and other federal obligations

Reporting fraud under the False Claims Act involves filing a qui tam lawsuit in federal court. If a whistleblower’s qui tam case is successful, the whistleblower is generally entitled to an award of between 15% and 30% of the amount recovered.

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Whistleblower Reward Programs

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) currently has two whistleblower reward programs—the Criminal Division’s Corporate Whistleblower Reward Program and the Antitrust Division’s Whistleblower Reward Program. The Criminal Division accepts whistleblower complaints related to foreign corrupt practices involving government entities and other forms of corporate fraud, while the Antitrust Division accepts complaints involving anti-competitive practices and other trade practice violations.

Whistleblower rewards are available under both of the DOJ’s whistleblower programs. The Criminal Division pays rewards of up to 30% of the first $100 million recovered and up to 5% of the government’s recovery from $100 million to $500 million, while the Antitrust Division pays rewards of 10% to 30% of amounts recovered in excess of $1 million.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Reward Program

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) primarily accepts whistleblower reports involving violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Dodd-Frank Act. Under the CFTC’s Whistleblower Reward Program, eligible whistleblowers are entitled to receive monetary rewards of 10% to 30% of the amount recovered when they help the CFTC recover $1 million or more.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Whistleblower Reward Program

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accepts whistleblower reports involving insider trading, market manipulation, and other types of fraudulent activities impacting the U.S. securities markets and retail investors. We help whistleblowers report all types of securities law violations to the SEC. Similar to the DOJ’s Antitrust Division and the CFTC, the SEC pays rewards of 10% to 30% of the amount recovered in successful enforcement actions involving the recovery of at least $1 million.

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Whistleblower Reward Program

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department. It accepts whistleblower complaints involving violations of the federal anti-money laundering (AML) laws, as well as violations of Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanction programs and other programs focused on protecting the U.S. financial system. FinCEN whistleblowers are eligible for monetary rewards when they report statutory violations or sanctions violations leading to the recovery of $1 million or more.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Reward Program

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) accepts whistleblower complaints involving tax evasion, tax fraud, and other violations of the nation’s tax laws. Like the other whistleblower programs discussed above, the IRS Whistleblower Program includes provisions for both whistleblower protection and whistleblower compensation. In IRS enforcement cases, eligible whistleblowers can receive 15% to 30% of the taxpayer funds recovered.

Other Federal Whistleblower Reward Programs

Along with the DOJ, CFTC, SEC, FinCEN, and IRS, various other federal agencies also issue monetary rewards when they pursue successful enforcement actions based on a whistleblower’s information. These include the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) in cases involving federal employees, among others. If you have questions about coming forward, a government whistleblower reward attorney at our firm can explain everything you need to know so that you can feel confident in your next steps.

How Our Federal Whistleblower Attorneys Can Help

As a federal whistleblower law firm, we help individuals throughout the U.S. and worldwide expose all types of statutory and regulatory violations to the federal government. If you believe you may be eligible to serve as a federal whistleblower (or if you have questions about your eligibility), here are just some of the ways our attorneys can help:

A Confidential Review of Your Eligibility – Our attorneys can confidentially assess your eligibility to serve as a federal whistleblower. We provide these confidential reviews at no cost.

Confidential or Anonymous Reporting – If you decide to come forward, we will help you file a whistleblower complaint either confidentially or anonymously. We will then work with the government to protect your identity throughout the process.

Direct Communication with the Federal Government – As your whistleblower attorneys, we will communicate directly with the federal government on your behalf. We have guided many whistleblowers through the process, and we have a proven track record of helping whistleblowers come forward successfully.

One-on-One Advice Throughout the Process – Our attorneys will remain in close contact with you throughout the process. If the government joins your qui tam case, we will work with federal prosecutors as they work to secure a judgment or verdict in federal court.

Assistance with Securing a Whistleblower Reward – If you become eligible to receive a government whistleblower reward, we will work to secure your reward on your behalf. We will seek an award amount that is commensurate with the value of the information and assistance you provided.

FAQs: Seeking a Whistleblower Reward from the Federal Government

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Government Whistleblower Attorney at Our Law Firm Today

If you would like to know more about the steps involved in seeking a whistleblower reward from the federal government, we strongly encourage you to get in touch. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced government whistleblower attorney at Oberheiden P.C., call us at 866-320-3959 or contact us confidentially online today.