| Reward | 10–30% of recovery |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Allegheny County, PA |
| Administered by | Allegheny County Solicitor |
| Legal authority | Allegheny County Code |
| Fraud covered | State & local government funds |
| Eligibility / shares | 10–25% if the County pursues; 15–30% if declined. |
| Anonymous filing | No — Proposed complaint reviewed by the County Solicitor. |
| Attorney | Required. Counsel effectively required. |
| Status | Active. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 10–30% of recovery.
- Administered by Allegheny County Solicitor.
- Proposed complaint reviewed by the County Solicitor.
- An attorney is effectively required (contingency — no upfront cost).
- 10–25% if the County pursues; 15–30% if declined.
How to report and claim your reward
- Retain a whistleblower attorney
- Submit a proposed complaint to the Allegheny County Solicitor
No official web portal — contact the agency listed above directly.
Good to know
Covers fraud against Allegheny County (Pittsburgh area).
Anonymity: Proposed complaint reviewed by the County Solicitor.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
For this program, yes — counsel effectively required.
Statistically, represented whistleblowers recover awards far more often than unrepresented ones, and reporting through the wrong channel — or second — can forfeit your reward entirely. Because whistleblower attorneys work on contingency, a consultation costs nothing.
Last verified: July 4, 2026 against official government sources. Program rules change — always confirm on the official site before filing.