21 May 2025
💰Update on Civil Penalties for Program Fraud Under OPM Regulations
Program Fraud Civil Remedies: Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
Summary
This rule adjusts the level of civil monetary penalties contained in U.S. Office of Personnel Management regulations implementing the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and Office of Management and Budget guidance.
Agencies
- Personnel Management Office
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation outlines new civil monetary penalties for fraud, which can directly impact businesses involved in federal contracts or programs. Non-compliance could result in increased financial liabilities, as penalties will rise from $13,946 to $14,308. This mandates compliance vigilance from business owners to avoid financial repercussions.