On April 17, 2026, the IRS Whistleblower Office issued a rare Whistleblower Alert. The alert is brief and informs the public that the IRS is seeking tips about fraud involving “the misuse, diversion or fraudulent use of federal funds and grants by tax-exempt organizations, individuals, and businesses.” It lists examples of wrongdoing including “misclassification of […]

At the end of March, FinCEN published a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”) for its whistleblower program, which has been up and running since 2021. The proposed rules are a welcome development. They are a sign that the Treasury Department appreciates the value of the whistleblowers who have come forward under the program so far […]

The Justice Department’s (DOJ) recent resolution with AssuredPartners and its former subsidiary, AP of South Florida (APSF), marks a notable False Claims Act (FCA) case arising from alleged fraud in the Affordable Care Act  (ACA) marketplace. APSF agreed to plead guilty to major fraud against the United States and pay $27.6 million in restitution, while […]