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Guide to the Mandatory Disclosure Rule: Issues, Guidelines, and Best Practices |
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The Mandatory Disclosure Rule represents a "sea change" in the way that government contractors must do business. This Guide is the first publication devoted to the Mandatory Disclosure Rule and provides crucial guidance to all government contractors, lawyers, and compliance personnel. The Guide was assembled by participants from Government as well as industry, and provides key insights into Government expectations concerning application of the Rule. The Guide will provide guidance concerning:- What kinds of misconduct must be reported
- What kind of evidence qualifies as "credible evidence"
- How to deal with subcontractors
- How quickly disclosures must be made
- The mechanics of making a disclosure
- What kind of "full cooperation" the Government expects
- How to preserve confidentiality and privileges when making a disclosure
- How to structure company compliance programs and internal controls
- What effect will disclosures have on past performance evaluations
In short, this Guide is indispensable to any entity doing business with the Government or receiving Government grants, and should be on the bookshelf of:- Government contract lawyers in private practice
- Compliance personnel, lawyers, and other personnel working in-house for Government contractors
- Federal Grant recipients
- Government personnel at the Department of Justice and federal agencies
- Accountants
- Academics
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