Federal Register #Docket No. OAG207, AG Order No. 7108-2026

Justice Department establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division via final rule

The Department of Justice has announced a final rule establishing the National Fraud Enforcement Division within its organizational structure. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ) - Office of the Attorney General - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity. - No products or services are requested; no part numbers or quantities are listed. - Key Details: - The new Fraud Division will investigate and prosecute fraud involving taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs. - Responsibilities include criminal fraud proceedings, tax fraud, trade fraud, health care fraud, and controlled substances distribution schemes. - The rule delegates specific authorities to the Assistant Attorney General for the Fraud Division. - Conforming amendments are made to the Criminal Division's authorities. - No unique procurement requirements are present, as this is an organizational change.

Description

This final rule amends Part 0 of the Department of Justice's organizational regulations in title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) and set forth its authorities. The Fraud Division is tasked with investigating and prosecuting fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs using advanced investigative techniques and coordination with various law enforcement agencies. The rule delegates powers to the Assistant Attorney General for the Fraud Division and makes conforming amendments to the Criminal Division's authorities. It also outlines the Fraud Division's general functions, including handling criminal fraud proceedings, tax fraud, trade fraud, health care fraud, and controlled substances distribution schemes.

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