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Profile In Public Integrity: Cynthia Carrasco, Center For The Advancement Of Public Integrity
Profile In Public Integrity: Cynthia Carrasco, Center For The Advancement Of Public Integrity
Center for the Advancement of Public Integrity (Inactive)
Before becoming the Inspector General for the state of Indiana, Cynthia Carrasco was the executive director of the Indiana Ethics Commission. In 2015, she was named one of Indiana’s “Forty Under 40” by the Indianapolis Business Journal. A graduate of the Indiana University (IU) Robert H. McKinney School of Law, she serves as a volunteer for the IU Latino Alumni Association and the Indiana University Health Patient-Family Advisory Council.
The False Claims Act: A Useful Tool In The Fight Against Public Corruption, John Carroll
The False Claims Act: A Useful Tool In The Fight Against Public Corruption, John Carroll
Center for the Advancement of Public Integrity (Inactive)
When most people think of the available tools in the fight against public corruption, they think of the criminal laws and courts, or the oversight provided by government watchdog agencies. The False Claims Act (or FCA) provides another way in which public integrity can be enhanced, and it is a tool that has many advantages. First, the FCA is a civil statute, which means that as compared to criminal litigation, the FCA requires a lower burden of proof, and carries the possibility of a high damages award. Second, the False Claims Act permits citizen watchdogs to bring claims that the …
Leveraging Resources And Relationships In Joint Corruption Investigations, Center For The Advancement Of Public Integrity
Leveraging Resources And Relationships In Joint Corruption Investigations, Center For The Advancement Of Public Integrity
Center for the Advancement of Public Integrity (Inactive)
Prosecutors and investigators pursuing corruption cases need all the help they can get. Detecting and proving public integrity violations can require hours of work, specialized expertise, and sometimes expensive software or surveillance equipment. Collaboration across agency lines can be a force multiplier, bringing additional resources, expertise, and legal tools. Strong partnerships can also provide critical cover in politically sensitive cases, helping investigative agencies weather the storm and diffuse political risks.
This paper is intended to provide practical insights about the benefits and nuances of inter-agency cooperation on public integrity cases, as well as anticipated challenges. The paper ends with two …