| Industry: | Consulting |
| Underlying Misconduct: | False Claims |
| Matter Type: | DOJ Criminal |
| Relevant Jurisdiction(s): | United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts |
| Penalties: | Civil Penalties, Fine, Restitution |
| Fine Amount: | $2,900,000 |
| Reporting Agencies: | USAO District of Massachusetts |
| Resolution Form: | Deferred Prosecution Agreement |
| Agreement Date: | January 18, 2007 |
| Monitor Reference Term: | Third-Party Accountant |
| Monitor Identity: | Not Disclosed |
| Monitorship Term: | 27 Months |
| Monitor Selection Process: | Unspecified
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| Time to Propose Monitors: | Unspecified |
| Time to Engage Monitor: | Unspecified |
| Time to First Report: | 1 year |
| Reporting Frequency: | Annually |
| Monitor Required Qualifications: | Unspecified, though the Agreement referred to the role as a "Third party auditor/CPA firm"
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| Summary of Monitor's Scope: | Billing audit, similar in scope and nature to Defense Contract Audit Agency Billing System and Internal Control Review (Activity Code 11010) Audit Program
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| Summary of Monitor's Activities: | Review billing system and prepare a written report summarizing findings and procedures and certifying that Abt Associates is billing USAID in accordance with contractual agreements with USAID and noting any exceptions. Written reports to be presented to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors annually with a copy to the Government Administrative Contracting Officer and USAID's cost Audit and Support Division.
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| Monitor's Restrictions: | Unspecified
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