Qui Tam and the Federal Budget
As those tasked with managing the American federal budget attempt to deal with a massive deficit and an overwhelming amount of debt, many Americans cannot comprehend how many moving parts go into this multi-trillion dollar figure. However, fraudulent claims for federal programs can potentially lose the government millions, if not billions, of dollars every year. This money comes from the taxpayers, but goes to waste as an individual or enterprise seeks to abuse the system.
For more information regarding your rights and options under the False Claims Act in pursuing legal action against a party who has defrauded the government, contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900 today.
How Fraud Affects the Budget
The federal government is responsible for funding a variety of important programs that are used to help citizens afford certain expenses that may otherwise prove too great. This assistance can range from healthcare programs that help the poor and the elderly to crop insurance programs for farmers.
The following problems can arise with fraudulent claims that affect overall budgetary problems:
- Fraudulent claims push out Americans who need the help
- Fraudulent claims increase the overall program budget
- Fraudulent claims make the program seem more widely used than it actually is
- Fraudulent claims result in ineffective spending in a program
These issues can create substantial financial problems for the federal government, as the government may be wasting important funds on fraudulent claims.
Contact Us
If you have information regarding an instance of fraud involving a federal program, your qui tam lawsuit could help the government to address some portion of its current budget challenges. For more information regarding your options under the False Claims Act, contact the qui tam lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900 today.
