Yes. It makes a world of economic difference to you. If you use the mechanisms within the False Claims Act, you are eligible to receive a False Claims Act (“FCA”) award up to 30% of the government’s recovery. If you report it directly without filing a whistleblower action, then you are not entitled to a portion of the qui tam recovery.
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