What is a bounty claim?

A bounty claim is a claim made by a whistleblower in North Carolina that a company or individual has committed fraud against the government, and the whistleblower is eligible for a reward. Under North Carolina’s Whistleblower Law, the state provides an incentive for individuals to come forward and self-report fraud and other violations of state law that are impacting state or federal programs. The North Carolina Attorney General’s office is authorized to compensate the whistleblower, or “relator”, a percentage of any recovered money or other compensation. This percentage is usually between 10-20%, depending on the complexity of the case and the relator’s role in uncovering the fraud. To make a claim, a whistleblower must submit a form to the North Carolina Attorney General’s office describing the fraudulent activity and including any evidence or documentation to support the claim. The claim will then be reviewed, and if accepted, the whistleblower may be eligible for a bounty. Before any reward is paid, the Attorney General’s office will investigate the case and determine if there is evidence of fraud. If a conviction is served, the whistleblower may be eligible for the bounty. If the case is won but no conviction is served, the whistleblower may remain eligible for a reduced bounty amount.

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