Timework Overview:

Key Findings

• Duration of  Fraud: The fraudulent activities occurred over a six-year period, from 2014 to 2020.​
• Nature of Misconduct: CNS employees at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, submitted false timekeeping entries, billing the federal government for hours not actually     worked.
• Financial Breakdown: Out of the $18.4 million settlement, approximately $16.6 million was allocated as restitution for the improperly charged hours.

Implications

• Potential Penalties: Under the FCA, the government can impose up to treble damages. CNS's proactive disclosure and cooperation likely mitigated the financial penalties they faced. ​
• Compliance Emphasis: The case underscores the critical importance of accurate timekeeping records for government contractors. Personnel costs are significant in cost-reimbursement agreements, making compliant time records a focal point     for federal agencies. ​

Timework Conclusion

Consolidated NuclearSecurity LLC's case serves as a cautionary tale for federal contractors aboutthe severe consequences of timecard fraud. It highlights the necessity forrobust internal controls, accurate record-keeping, and the benefits ofself-disclosure and cooperation with government investigations. This type ofactivity would have been limited or avoided if the entity had responsible timecollection methods and appropriately had implemented a workforce managementsolution.

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References:

https://www.feldesman.com/federal-contractors-timecard-fraud-results-in-18-4-million-false-claims-act-settlement/

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