November 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 settlement

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