Whistleblower Rewards
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November 22, 2021
Three whistleblowers will receive a total of $435,000 based on determinations that two jointly provided information that prompted the opening of an SEC investigation, and the third provided new, detailed and highly valuable information early in the investigation that was instrumental in assisting the staff to develop the case. SECNovember 22, 2021
Home health provider PruittHealth, Inc. has agreed to pay $4.2 million to resolve allegations that they knowingly submitted false claims for services that were not eligible for reimbursement because, among other things, they did not have the required face-to-face certifications or plans of care, and they did not document the beneficiary’s homebound status or need for the home health services. Tina Peery, who initiated the government action by filing a qui tam complaint, will receive an award of $700,000. USAO ND GaNovember 22, 2021
Two whistleblowers received awards totaling approximately $1 million, with the CFTC finding that the first claimant voluntarily provided specific, credible, and timely information that led the CFTC to open an investigation, and the second claimant voluntarily provided information that significantly contributed to the success of the covered action. In support of a larger award for the first claimant, the CFTC cited their submission of documents and sharing of knowledge during the earliest stages of the CFTC’s investigation, which focused investigative efforts and conserved government time and resources. CFTCNovember 15, 2021
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans will pay $1.05 million to resolve allegations that it falsely certified damage description and repair estimates in connection with claims for federal funds for the repair of facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Claims against federal contractor AECOM, which prepared the estimates, are continuing. The Archdiocese is in bankruptcy, and the settlement amount is based on an “ability to pay” determination. The action was initiated by the filing of a whistleblower complaint by AECOM employee Robert Romero, who will receive a whistleblower award of approximately $200,000. DOJ; USAO EDLA See earlier settlementSEC Names New Whistleblower Chief
Posted 11/12/21
