Does the False Claims Act apply to state and local government?
It depends on where you live. Many states, including Florida, have adopted False Claims Act laws to protect state government from fraud.
Click here for a list of states with False Claims Acts.
Click here to view Florida’s False Claims Act.
Many municipalities, including Broward County, Florida, and Miami-Dade County Florida have enacted False Claims Ordinances to protect county government from fraud.
Click here to view the Broward County False Claims Ordinance.
Click here to view the Miami-Dade County False Claims Ordinance.
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