False Claims Act

Advice for contractors when the government really, really could shut down

Contracting will continue even with a long-term continuing resolution or even a partial government shutdown.

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Fear and loathing in Defense IT: Time to enforce FAR conflict of interest rules and revolving door abuses

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(AP Photo/Desmond Boylan)FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2015, file photo, a U.S. flag flies at the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba. The United States is renewing calls for the Cuban government to determine the source of “attacks” on U.S. diplomats in Cuba that have affected some two dozen people. At a senior-level meeting with Cuban officials in Washington on June 14, 2018, the State Department said it had again raised the issue, which has prompted a significant reduction in staffing at the U.S. Embassy in Havana.(AP Photo/Desmond Boylan, File)

White House appoints leader of its response to mysterious ‘Havana Syndrome’

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Biden administration names a top official to lead an interagency response to Havana Syndrome.

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With all of the mandates and threats, should companies really “want” federal contracts?

Between COVID-related mandates and burgeoning cybersecurity requirements and False Claims Act threats, is it still worth the trouble for companies to try…

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Federal contracting dollars have been on the rise, and so has contractor misconduct

The latest analysis by the Project On Government Oversight shows that contractor misconduct is also occurring more frequently, and with perhaps not enough oversight from buying agencies.

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