Member Article

Households and businesses across the country continue to take safety precautions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the federal government is preparing an unprecedented federal response to the health, safety and economic challenges. In the coming weeks, we expect a wide variety of private businesses to partner with federal agencies and receive funds to address the health crisis. Federal funds will flow to businesses involved in the manufacture and delivery of medical equipment, the construction of temporary health care facilities, the provision of household goods to overcome supply chain interruptions, and the manufacture of sanitizers, soaps, and masks, to name just a few. As businesses consider opportunities to partner with the federal government in its relief efforts, they should be mindful of the importance to provide accurate information. There are potentially serious consequences for making a false statement to obtain a government contract or to obtain payment under a federal program.

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