Omega Technology Center, False Claims Involvement, Oklahoma 2023

In a shocking case of deceit, Oklahoma based technology firm Omega Technology Center, Inc. and its owners, Todd and Kristie Greenway, have agreed to pay $54,000 to settle allegations of submitting false claims involving a program of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The alleged scheme, which took place in 2010 and 2012, involved the submission of invoices for payment to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the E-Rate program, which is designed to improve the telecommunication capabilities of schools and libraries, particularly those in indigent areas. According to the allegations, Omega and the Greenways submitted invoices for goods and services that were never provided to the Fort Towson school district.

The E-Rate program, administered by the USAC, subsidizes the cost of new telecommunication equipment and services, as well as maintenance services, to bring connectivity within the school or library. However, in this case, Omega and the Greenways allegedly took advantage of the program, submitting false claims for payment.

The United States Attorney Robert J. Troester announced the settlement, which includes a payment of $54,000 to the United States and a ban on Omega and the Greenways from participating in any FCC program administered by the USAC for a period of at least three years. While Omega and the Greenways did not admit liability, the settlement allows the parties to avoid the delay, expense, inconvenience, and uncertainty involved in litigating the case.

The investigation into the matter was conducted by the Federal Communications Commission, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ronald R. Gallegos and Scott Maule prosecuted the case.

In a statement, the United States Attorney Robert J. Troester said, ‘This settlement demonstrates our commitment to protecting the integrity of the E-Rate program and ensuring that those who participate in it do so honestly and with integrity.’

The case against Omega Technology Center, Inc. and its owners serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in government programs. It also highlights the need for vigilance in preventing and detecting false claims, which can have serious consequences for taxpayers and the integrity of the programs themselves.

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