Ethics

Ethics & Compliance Programs

Government contractors are required to maintain ethics and compliance programs, including codes of conduct, mandatory disclosure obligations, and internal controls. The False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Act impose significant penalties for violations.

Key Topics

Code of business ethics and conduct
Mandatory disclosure requirements
False Claims Act (civil and criminal)
Anti-Kickback Act compliance
Organizational conflicts of interest
Debarment and suspension
Whistleblower protections
Internal investigation procedures

Key References

FAR 52.203-13
Contractor Code of Business Ethics
FAR 3.10
Contractor Code of Business Ethics
31 USC 3729-3733
False Claims Act
41 USC 8702
Anti-Kickback Act
FAR 9.4
Debarment, Suspension, and Ineligibility
10 USC 4701
Contractor Employee Whistleblower Protections

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