IRS Remains Focused on Whistleblower Program with New Multi-Year Operating Plan
The strategic plan breaks down specific objectives for each of the six priorities into immediate goals for 2025, along with longer term initiatives for 2026-2027.
Takeaways From TAF Coalition's 3rd Annual Financial Frauds Conference
"Whistleblowers and their counsel will become even more important in supplementing government resources in the immediate future."
Zafirov Appeal: Let's Hear from the Defendants
In a single paragraph, the defendants sidestepped the government’s significant dismissal authority.
Supreme Court Rejects Narrow Reading of False Claims Act in Unanimous Ruling
Whistleblowers, who play a critical role in uncovering fraud, continue to have a strong foundation to bring claims related to federally supported programs.
Analyzing AI Use in Government Agencies
In the early 2000s, an official at the Government Accountability Office lauded AI as a “powerful tool” for strengthening the government’s detection and monitoring of fraud.
Amicus Briefs in Zafirov Appeal
The following amicus briefs defend the constitutionality of the False Claims Act through distinct approaches.
Cybersecurity Whistleblower Theatre: A Play in Three Acts
After screening dozens of cyberfraud cases, Whistleblower Attorney Julie Bracker details a common scenario in a play.
Mindful Discovery: Leveraging what you have from Investigation through litigation
Whistleblowers are often uniquely in-the-know about alleged frauds in their claims, and can collect the receipts needed to build their case.
Nearly 1,000 Whistleblower Cases in Fiscal Year 2024
“We will continue to be grateful for [whistleblowers] efforts and often substantial sacrifices to uncover these schemes.”
STATEMENT: Bondi Vows to Uphold the False Claims Act During Senate Confirmation
Ms. Bondi responded to Grassley’s questions with unequivocal support, stating, “I would defend the constitutionality, of course, of the False Claims Act.”
