“The False Claims Act is one of the most important tools available to the department both to deter and to hold accountable those who seek to misuse public funds.” “Ensuring that citizens’ tax dollars are protected from fraud and abuse is among the department’s top priorities,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Boynton. ![]() Settlement and judgments since 1986, when Congress substantially strengthened the civil False Claims Act, now total more than $70 billion. ![]() This is the second largest annual total in False Claims Act history, and the largest since 2014. Boynton of the Justice Department’s Civil Division announced today. 30, 2021, Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian M. The Justice Department obtained more than $5.6 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and false claims against the government in the fiscal year ending Sept.
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