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Northrop Grumman
Overcharging the Government
Date: 10/01/1997 (Date of Report)
Misconduct Type: Cost/Labor Mischarge
Enforcement Agency: Defense – Air Force
Contracting Party: Defense - Air Force
Court Type: Civil
Amount: $34,800,000
Disposition: Settlement
Synopsis: A government investigation found that “Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Military Aircraft Systems Division (NGMASD) unintentionally overbilled the Government on a Low Rate Initial Production contract for the B-2 bomber.” Northrop Grumman paid $34.8 million in a civil settlement to cover the excessive charges and interest.
