Where can I find more detailed information on fraud, waste, and abuse and whistleblower protections?
31 United States Code (USC) 3729-3733
Federal False Claims Act:
31 USC Chapter 38
Federal administrative remedies for false claims and statements:
42 USC 1320a-7b
Federal definition of fraud, waste, and abuse:
http://uscode.house.gov/pdf/2006/2006usc42pt1.pdf (see page 1827)
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 74.09.230
State penalties for false statements, fraud:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.09.230
Chapter 388-502A Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
State provider audits and appeals:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=388-502A
RCW 43.70.075
State whistleblower protection:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.70.075
RCW 49.60.210
State unfair practice to retaliate against whistleblower:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.60.210
King County Code Title 3, §3.42
King County Code, Whistleblower Protections for county employees:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/council/legislation/kc_code.aspx
King County Office of Citizen Complaints – Ombudsman (for county
employees):
Click to access whistleblowerp.pdf
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