Legal Services Adds Fraud Laws to Fund-Use Rules
Published Date: 8/5/2026
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Summary
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is publishing this notice to announce modifications to the list of Federal laws applicable to LSC grant recipients. Following a public comment process and approval by LSC's Board of Directors, LSC is adding three Federal criminal statutes relating to fraud and misuse of Federal funds to the list maintained on LSC's website. These changes are intended to ensure that the list reflects Federal laws relating to the proper use of Federal funds.
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LSC Adds Fraud Statutes
If you are a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) grant recipient, LSC is adding three criminal laws—18 U.S.C. 1030, 18 U.S.C. 1341, and 18 U.S.C. 1343—to the list of Federal laws you must follow under 45 CFR part 1640. The change is effective September 4, 2026, and violating these laws can make an LSC grant or contract null or void under section 504(a)(19).
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