In a June 16, 2026, article published by Corporate Compliance Insights, Veronica Nannis discusses how companies can reduce False Claims Act risk by building compliance programs that function in practice—not just on paper.
Drawing on guidance from the Department of Justice and the HHS Office of Inspector General, Veronica explains that many FCA investigations stem from avoidable compliance failures. These include treating compliance as a box-checking exercise, limiting the authority of compliance personnel, and failing to properly investigate allegations of potential fraud.
Veronica also emphasizes the importance of strong internal reporting and response procedures. Employees often raise concerns within an organization before turning to whistleblower litigation or government investigators, making early intervention critical to identifying and addressing compliance issues.
“How an entity responds when it finds a violation resulting in a substantial overpayment or serious misconduct sets apart those that have a strong compliance program from those with a compliance program that is more form than substance,” Veronica wrote.
Read the full article, “The Feds Are Telling You How to Mitigate FCA Liability; Have You Paid Attention?”