We summarize the memorandum's key points below and discuss practical implications for companies operating in this heightened enforcement environment. Government Accountability Office estimates place annual federal fraud losses between $233 billion and $521 billion.
We summarize the memorandum's key points below and discuss practical implications for companies operating in this heightened enforcement environment.
The message is clear: DOJ intends to centralize fraud enforcement resources, leverage advanced data analytics, and pursue an aggressive, coordinated approach to fraud affecting the federal government,...
Government Accountability Office estimates place annual federal fraud losses between $233 billion and $521 billion.
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We summarize the memorandum's key points below and discuss practical implications for companies operating in this heightened enforcement environment. Government Accountability Office estimates place annual federal fraud losses between $233 billion and $521 billion. The August 13 memorandum provides the first comprehensive overview of the NFED's structure and mission.
Background Earlier this year, President Trump announced the creation of the NFED "[t]o combat the rampant and pervasive problem of fraud in the United States." The move reflects DOJ's view that fraud against government programs, taxpayers, businesses, and consumers has reached extraordinary levels.
With Approximately 500 Attorneys and Staff, the NFED Will Become One of DOJ's Largest Litigating Components On August 13, 2026, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") released a memorandum outlining the enforcement priorities of the newly created National Fraud Enforcement Division ("NFED").
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