OPM Hikes Fines for Government Program Fraudsters
Published Date: 5/21/2025
Rule
Summary
This update raises the fines for people or companies caught cheating government programs to keep up with inflation. If you deal with government contracts or benefits, expect higher penalties starting soon. The goal? Make sure penalties stay fair and tough enough to stop fraud.
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Inflation Adjustment Raises Fraud Fines
This rule raises the civil monetary penalties in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management regulations that implement the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act to adjust for inflation under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and Office of Management and Budget guidance. If you are a person or company that deals with government contracts or government benefits, expect higher fines when the rule takes effect.
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