Even Government Fines Get Cost-of-Living Adjustments Now
Published Date: 1/14/2025
Rule
Summary
AmeriCorps is raising its civil fines to keep up with inflation starting January 14, 2025. This means anyone who faces penalties from AmeriCorps will see slightly higher amounts to match the rising cost of living. These updates follow federal rules to make sure fines stay fair and current every year.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Lobbying Penalty Amounts Rise
If you are subject to AmeriCorps' Restrictions on Lobbying penalties, the penalty range increases from $24,497–$244,957 to $25,133–$251,321. These new amounts take effect January 14, 2025 as an annual inflation adjustment using the 2025 CPI-U multiplier of 1.02598.
Program Fraud Penalty Raises Upper Limit
If you face a Program Fraud civil penalty from AmeriCorps, the upper limit increases from up to $13,946 to up to $14,308. This change is effective January 14, 2025 and reflects the 2025 CPI-U inflation multiplier of 1.02598.
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