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Booz Allen Hamilton

False Claims for Travel Reimbursement

Date: 12/22/2005 (Date of Settlement)

Misconduct Type: Cost/Labor Mischarge

Enforcement Agency: Multiple Agencies

Contracting Party: Multiple Agencies

Court Type: Civil

Amount: $3,365,664

Disposition: Settlement

Synopsis: On December 22, 2005, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. settled a lawsuit “concerning false claims allegedly submitted to various agencies of the United States in connection with travel reimbursement.” The company was alleged to have received secret rebates from preferred providers in the travel industry while billing the government for the full face value.The complaint had been filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729-3733 et. seq. Booz Allen agreed to pay $3,365,664 to settle this matter. The government pursued a recommendation for debarment which was denied in November 2006.