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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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SEC v. Halliburton (Accounting Practices)
In response to Halliburton’s failure to disclose a 1998 change to its accounting practice, the Securities and Exchange Commission began enforcement proceedings. As a result of that undisclosed change, Halliburton’s public statements regarding its income in 1998 and 1999 were materially misleading. Halliburton agreed to settle the enforcement actions by consenting to a Commission order to cease and desist from committing or causing future securities law violations. Additionally, Halliburton and its former controller, Robert C. Muchmore, Jr., agreed to pay penalties of $7.5 million and $50,000, respectively.
- Misconduct Type
- Securities
- Enforcement Agency
- SEC
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement
- 8/3/2004
Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
Total |
|
Halliburton |
$7,500,000
|