FED GOV CON Webinar Wednesdays 2019 Series JSchaus & Assoc.
Washington DC +1–202–365–0598
About Our Webinars: - Every Wednesday; - Complimentary; - Recorded; - YouTube & our Website; - No Questions
About Us:
Professional Services for Federal Contractors - GSA Sched; - SBA 8(a); - Proposal Writing; - Pricing; - Contract Administration; - Business Development
About Us:
Professional Services for Federal Contractors - GSA Sched; - SBA 8(a); - Proposal Writing; - Pricing; - Contract Administration; - Business Development
About Our Speaker: Amelia Schmidt Jennifer Short Company Name: KaiserDillon PLLC
False Claims Act: Compliance, Cooperation, Credits
2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates
Companies faced with FCA violations often avoid treble damages in FCA cases by negotiating settlements with DOJ. DOJ may agree to reduce fines if the company: (1) Had an effective compliance program; and/or (2) Cooperated with the investigation.
2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates
Compliance Programs Criminal Cases – U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, Section 8B2.1(b) 7 criteria, including: High-level oversight Effective Communication with employees Actual enforcement
2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates
Disclosure, Cooperation, Remedial Measures Justice Department Manual Section 4-4.112 Remedial measures include effective compliance programs – before and after the violation occurred. DOJ considers USSG 8B2.1(b) factors and 3 key questions: (1) How is the program designed? (2) How is it applied? (3) Does it work?
2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates
Disclosure Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Section 52.203-13 – Mandatory Disclosure Provision (DOD and GSA) Voluntary Disclosures – Health and Human Services OIG Failure to disclose may be grounds for suspension or debarment even if MDR doesn’t apply Does not prevent whistleblower suits
2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates
Cooperation May include: Prompt and full disclosure Preserving and producing relevant evidence Making individuals available for interviews Identifying responsible employees and/or third parties Assisting in determination or recovery of losses
2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates
Remedial Measures Changes to compliance program Personnel changes Monitorships (Criminal Division 2018 Memo on Monitor Selection)
2019 – Fed Gov Con Webinar Series - Washington DC JSchaus & Associates
Credits Monetary Single damages plus cost instead of treble damages Non-Monetary Publicize fact of cooperation Talk to SDOs and make recommendations in administrative agreements Negotiate with qui tam relator
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