Confidential NYC False Claims Act Whistleblower Intake

If you have firsthand information about false billing, contract fraud, an M/WBE pass-through arrangement, false utilization reports, or another scheme involving New York City money, use this confidential intake form to request an attorney review.

Information That Helps Us Evaluate Your Report

• Your relationship to the company or matter, such as current employee, former employee, subcontractor, competitor, owner, or witness.
• The company, contractor, vendor, certified M/WBE, or other organization involved.
• The New York City agency, contract, project, grant, invoice, or payment involved, if known.
• What you personally observed and why you believe a statement, invoice, certification, or claim was false.
• The approximate dates and amount of City money involved.
• Whether City, State, federal, public-authority, grant, or mixed funds may be involved. It is okay if you are unsure.
• What documents or records exist and where they are kept.
• Any retaliation, threats, discipline, or pressure to participate or remain silent.

Before You Submit

Do not upload, copy, or take privileged materials or records you are not authorized to possess. Do not access new systems, accounts, folders, or files to investigate. You may describe what records exist and where they are maintained. Preserve originals and avoid altering metadata.

Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not include information about a matter in which Justice Legal Counsel represents another party. Emergency or mandatory reporting obligations may require separate action.

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Your relationship to the organization or matter

• Current employee
• Former employee
• Competitor, subcontractor, or vendor
• Owner, officer, or manager
• Other witness or person with information

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Describe the suspected fraud and how New York City money may be involved

Identify the NYC agency, contract or project, the company involved, what you believe was false, and approximately when it occurred.

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• I have read the disclaimer and understand that submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Which government funding sources may be involved?

• New York City funds
• New York State funds
• Federal funds
• Public authority, grant, or mixed funds
• Not sure

Select every option you believe may apply. It is okay if you are unsure.

Company, contractor, or organization involved

Enter the legal or commonly used name, if known.

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What Happens Next

Justice Legal Counsel will review the information for conflicts and potential fit. If additional information is needed, the firm may contact you using the information provided. Potential NYC False Claims Act matters are evaluated for contingency representation, but submitting information does not guarantee that the firm will accept the matter.

Learn more about the New York City False Claims Act, including proposed complaints, potential whistleblower awards, public-disclosure issues, funding questions, and retaliation protections.

This page provides general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Attorney advertising.