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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. Read more…

Reno v. KBR and Wackenhut Services (LOGCAP False Claims)

Gary Reno alleges that KBR and its subcontractor, Wackenhut Services, violated the False Claims Act by overbilling the government approximately $28 million for firefighting services under the LOGCAP III contract in Kuwait between 2008 and 2010. He alleges that KBR paid Wackenhut, and in turn billed the government, for services that Wackenhut never provided. In February 2016, it was announced that Wackenhut Services successor Centerra Services International agreed to pay $7.4 million to resolve the lawsuit.

Misconduct Type
Government Contract Fraud
Enforcement Agency
Non-Governmental
Contracting Party
Defense - Army
Court Type
Civil
Disposition
Pending
Date of Complaint
8/24/2010
Contractors Involved Penalty
Total
G4S PLC $7,400,000
KBR $0
Further Information Released
DOJ Press Release 2/1/2016
Complaint 8/24/2010

Federal Contractor Misconduct Database