As in recent years, the False Claims Act (FCA) continued to serve as a tool utilized by the federal government against government contractors in 2024. The government collected more than $2.9 billion as a result of 558 FCA settlements and judgments. Although procurement fraud was not as large a driver of the government’s recoveries as it has been in prior years, matters involving the military’s purchase of goods and services, including allegations related to the procurement process, failing to comply with contract requirements, and paying kickbacks have and will continue to be a significant concern for the government. In addition, the government’s effort to root out COVID-19-related fraud resulted in more than 250 FCA settlements and judgments, and the government collecting more than $250 million. To keep you apprised of the current enforcement trends and the status of the law, Bradley’s Government Enforcement & Investigations Practice Group is pleased to present the
False Claims Act: 2024 Year in Review, our 13
th annual review of significant FCA cases, developments, and trends.
