DOJ's False Claims Act Report for FY 2025 Shows Biggest Total Monetary Recoveries Yet, Provides Insight on FY 2026 Priorities
According to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) January 16, 2026 press release , the DOJ reported a record $6.8 billion in settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025—the largest annual total in the statute’s history, more than doubling last year’s $2.9 billion. The tone and substance of the press release signal the Department’s ongoing enforcement priorities and inten t. Deputy AG Blanche described the FCA as “one of the government’s most powerful weapons against fraud,” and pledged its continued aggressive use. The press release reflects the DOJ’s key areas of enforcement interest, which are consistent with prior years’ focus areas: Healthcare fraud dominated recoveries, with approximately $5.7 billion of the total $6.8 billion tied to healthcare-related matters including, but not limited to, managed care, prescription drugs, and medically unnecessary services. Cybersecurity. Pandemic-related programs. Tari...