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§ 429.109 — Are There Any Penalties For Filing False Claims?

20 C.F.R. § 429.109

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A person who files a false claim or makes a false or fraudulent statement in a claim against the United States may be imprisoned for not more than 5 years. (18 U.S.C. 287, 1001). In addition, that person may be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 and damages of triple the loss or damage sustained by the United States, as well as the costs of a civil action brought to recover any penalty or damages. (31 U.S.C. 3729).

20 C.F.R. § 429.108 20 C.F.R. § 429.110

Authorizing Statute

False claims
31 U.S.C. § 3729
False, fictitious or fraudulent claims
18 U.S.C. § 287
Claims of personnel of agencies and the District of Columbia government for personal property damage or loss
31 U.S.C. § 3721
Administrative adjustment of claims
28 U.S.C. § 2672
Commissioner; Deputy Commissioner; other officers
42 U.S.C. § 902