§35.10. Background.

This subpart implements the Administrative False Claims Act, codified at 31 U.S.C. 3801 through 3812. Section 3809 of that Act requires each authority head to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the statute. Administrative False Claims Act liability is identified at 31 U.S.C. 3802. Liability for claims can include an assessment of up to twice the amount of the false claim and a civil penalty. Liability for a false statement is a civil penalty. The civil penalty for a false claim or false statement actionable under that section is $14,308.