Identification, Prevention, and Remedies for False Claims in Highway Improvement Contracting

Abstract

The purpose of this study and digest is to define false claims as it is set forth in case law, civil statutes, and other resources; distinguish fraud; research case law on false contract claims in connection with highways; review conflicting federal False Claims Act, state civil false claims statutes, qui tam provisions, taxpayers actions, or the equivalent; and review administrative processes—looking for current practices and procedures in place for contract disputes resolution. This digest should be useful to all transportation administrators, including attorneys, contracting officials, project managers, engineers, financial officers, planners, and state and local development officials.