Alexandria, VA — In a shocking case of corporate greed, Accenture Federal Services LLC, a Reston-based company, has agreed to pay $1,744,559 to settle overcharges billed to a General Services Administration multiple award schedule contract.
The resolution follows from a disclosure by the company to the U.S. Army Contracting Command, which arose out of an internal investigation conducted by Accenture. Accenture reported to the government that overcharges had been caused by unauthorized purchases of copy toner that had been surreptitiously made by a subcontractor on the contract.
The disclosure by Accenture to the Army was made pursuant to the Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Accenture provided assistance during the government’s investigation.
The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and the Army Criminal Investigation Command.
The civil claims settled are allegations only; there has been no determination of civil liability.
A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Accenture Federal Services LLC, a leading consulting firm, has agreed to pay $1,744,559 in a settlement related to overcharged government contracts. The company disclosed the issue after an internal investigation revealed unauthorized purchases of copy toner by a subcontractor.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and the Army Criminal Investigation Command worked together to reach the settlement. The civil claims are allegations only, with no determination of civil liability.
Alexandria, VA, May 24, 2023
The case against Accenture Federal Services LLC is a prime example of the need for corporate accountability in government contracting.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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