Common use of FALSE CLAIMS Clause in Contracts

FALSE CLAIMS. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to the City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that the False Claims Act, California Government Code sections 12650, et seq., provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include within their scope false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information. In the event the City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorneys’ fees. Contractor hereby acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may the Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding wherein Contractor may be prevented from further bidding on public contracts for a period of up to five (5) years.

FALSE CLAIMS. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to the CityCity by Contractor, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that the False Claims Act, California Government Code sections 12650, 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act applies to this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include within their scope false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information. In the event the If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorneys’ attorney's fees. Contractor hereby acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may the subject Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding wherein as the result of which Contractor may be prevented from further bidding to act as a Contractor on any public contracts work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges disbarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this Agreement.