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New Report Emphasizes Importance of SEC Whistleblower Program in Light of Potential Staffing Issues

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billion to 444 whistleblowers since it was founded in 2010 with the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act. This means the SEC would need more help in holding fraudsters accountable. Qualified whistleblowers are eligible to receive monetary awards of 10-30% of the monies collected by the government in action aided by their disclosure.

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Senators Introduce Bipartisan SEC Whistleblower Reform Act to Bolster SEC Whistleblower Program

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Im proud to reintroduce this legislation to increase government accountability by safeguarding the SECs Whistleblower Program, Senator Grassley said. Offering anonymous reporting channels, anti-retaliation protections, and monetary awards, the SEC Whistleblower Program has been an immense success since its establishment in 2010.

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Joint Whistleblowers Receive $12 Million SEC Whistleblower Award

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“Whistleblowers play a key role in helping the SEC hold wrongdoers accountable,” said Creola Kelly, Chief of the SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower. The SEC Whistleblower Program was established in 2010 with the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act. The program has been an immense success.

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Whistleblower Receives $900,000 for Alleging Army Contracting Fraud

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The government alleges that Merrill’s misconduct occurred in 2010 when its subsidiary Merrill Tool and Machine, Inc. This settlement demonstrates our commitment to hold accountable contractors who cause the Government to overpay, and who enrich themselves at taxpayer expense.” Attorney Dawn N. Ison for the Eastern District of Michigan.

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Former SEC Enforcement Attorney Joins Whistleblower Firm

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From our time together at the SEC, I know firsthand Andrew’s expertise in these areas, as well as his deep commitment to furthering accountability and protecting both investors and whistleblowers.” “I The SEC Whistleblower Program , established in 2010, has become a critical component of the SEC’s enforcement efforts.

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SEC Sanctions Global Software Company SAP $100 Million for FCPA Violations

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Our order holds SAP accountable for misconduct that spanned seven jurisdictions and persisted for several years and serves as a stark reminder of the need for global companies to be attuned to both the risks of their business and the need to maintain adequate entity-level controls over all their subsidiaries,” said Charles E.

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New Whistleblower Film Puts a Spotlight on South African Whistleblowers

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Whistleblower Network News contacted Mr. Gabriel to discuss his film. Despite facing threats and targeted violence, South African whistleblowers remain determined to bring accountability and transparency to powerful institutions.