| Reward | 15–30% of recovery |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Washington, DC |
| Administered by | DC Office of the Attorney General |
| Legal authority | D.C. Code §§ 2-381.01–.10 |
| Fraud covered | State & local government funds, Healthcare & Medicare/Medicaid, Tax fraud |
| Eligibility / shares | 15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Includes TAX fraud where income exceeds $1M and damages exceed $350K. |
| Anonymous filing | No — Filed under seal initially. |
| Attorney | Required. Qui tam suits effectively require counsel. |
| Status | Active. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 15–30% of recovery.
- Administered by DC Office of the Attorney General.
- Filed under seal initially.
- An attorney is effectively required (contingency — no upfront cost).
- 15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Includes TAX fraud where income exceeds $1M and damages exceed $350K.
How to report and claim your reward
- Retain a whistleblower attorney
- File a qui tam complaint under seal
- Serve the DC Attorney General
Track record
One of only two U.S. jurisdictions (with NY) whose FCA expressly covers tax fraud.
Good to know
Tax coverage added 2021 — a powerful tool against large DC tax cheats.
Anonymity: Filed under seal initially.
Been a victim of this kind of fraud? This page is for whistleblowers reporting fraud they've witnessed. If you lost money to a scam yourself, start with our fraud victim recovery guides — how to report it, try to get your money back, and protect your identity.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
For this program, yes — qui tam suits effectively require counsel.
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.