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How do whistleblower rewards work under the False Claims Act and other programs?

By: Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP | February 24, 2026

Whistleblower rewards vary by program but generally range from 10% to 30% of government recoveries. Under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3730), whistleblowers who file qui tam lawsuits receive 15-25% of collected proceeds when the government intervenes, or 25-30% if they prosecute the case independently, totaling $2.9 billion in FY2024 recoveries. The SEC […]

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