Travel Expenses and Contractor Fraud

Travel is often included as a basic expense when a contractor needs to do business. The government may cover these costs in a contract if travel was a necessary part of the contractor’s services. However, a contractor may intentionally overcharge the government for some travel expenses.

If you are aware of an instance of fraud against the federal government and you want to know more about what you can do, contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900 today.

Travel Expense Fraud

For many government projects, a contractor might be compensated for travel arrangements, or have his or her travel arrangements paid for up front, by the federal government. While getting these costs covered, a contractor may attempt to overcharge the government and take any excess money for themselves, or simply bill for services that were not needed. Such fraud can occur in the following ways:

• Using rebates or travel sales while charging the government full price
• Expensing excessive travel arrangements
• Arranging travel expenses under fake or fraudulent conditions

Although a few small instances of over-charging may not seem to be that damaging of an offense, contractors can abuse their ability to expense travel costs to the government over the full length of a contract, which can add up to an incredible amount of money.

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If you have information regarding a contractor’s fraudulent billings, there may be legal action available against that contractor and you may be awarded a percentage of any money the government recovers. For more information regarding your rights and options as a whistleblower, contact the qui tam lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900.