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CFTC Whistleblower Awarded $18 Million for Exposing Violations Posing “Danger to Market Participants”

Whistleblower Network News

In determining the exact percentage to award the whistleblower, the CFTC weighed the fact that there was significant law enforcement interest in whistleblower’s information because it concerned violations which were of great “danger to market participants.” The program has in turn paid out over $365 million in whistleblower awards.

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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

For example, Liberia’s Amended Public Procurement and Concessions Act (2010) , Section 50, permits the use of restricted bidding under specific conditions. This method is typically used to encourage participation from domestic suppliers and contractors.

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OMB Memo on Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple-Award Contracts

Federal News Network

In 2010, Congress attempted to address the issue and implement a recommendation from a 2007 Report to Congress by stating that agencies “may” set aside orders under MACs for small business. The courts and GAO are split on the interpretation of the 2010 statutory language, and Congress has not acted to further address the question.

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UK Biobank enables medical research worldwide through vast database powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector

From 2006–2010, UK Biobank recruited 500,000 UK citizens between the ages of 40 and 69 to supply biological samples (blood, urine, and saliva) and information about their lifestyle regularly on an ongoing basis. Research participants also provided consent for linkage to their health-related records.

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In Record Day, CFTC Issues Four Whistleblower Award Orders Totaling $4.5 Million

Whistleblower Network News

The orders awarded seven individual whistleblowers, who included victims of fraud, employees and market participants. A market participant whistleblower whose information led the CFTC to look into different conduct as part of an existing investigation, and which led directly to important evidence supporting the CFTC’s charges.

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SEC Whistleblower Program Needs Reform, According to Advocates

Whistleblower Network News

Interviews with attorneys who participate in the program and a review of SEC decisions — along with court cases challenging some of those decisions — portray a program straining under the weight of its success,” the article states. New reporting by Bloomberg highlights the immense success of the U.S.

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OMB Memo on Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple-Award Contracts

The Coalition for Government Procurement

In 2010, Congress attempted to address the issue and implement a recommendation from a 2007 Report to Congress by stating that agencies “may” set aside orders under MACs for small business. The courts and GAO are split on the interpretation of the 2010 statutory language, and Congress has not acted to further address the question.