| Reward | 10–30% of recovery |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Philadelphia, PA |
| Administered by | Philadelphia Law Department (City Solicitor) |
| Legal authority | Philadelphia Code |
| Fraud covered | State & local government funds |
| Eligibility / shares | 10–25% if the City pursues; 15–30% if you are designated to proceed. |
| Anonymous filing | No — Proposed complaint reviewed by the City Solicitor. |
| Attorney | Required. Counsel effectively required. |
| Status | Active. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 10–30% of recovery.
- Administered by Philadelphia Law Department (City Solicitor).
- Proposed complaint reviewed by the City Solicitor.
- An attorney is effectively required (contingency — no upfront cost).
- 10–25% if the City pursues; 15–30% if you are designated to proceed.
How to report and claim your reward
- Retain a whistleblower attorney
- Submit a proposed complaint to the City Solicitor
Good to know
Notable because Pennsylvania has NO state False Claims Act — this is the main option for fraud on Philadelphia.
Anonymity: Proposed complaint reviewed by the City 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.