(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(1) Made to USDA for property, services, or money (including money representing grants, loans, insurance, or benefits);
(2) Made to a recipient of property, services, or money from USDA or to a party to a contract with USDA—
(i) For property or services if the United States—
(A) Provided such property or services; or
(B) Provided any portion of the funds for the purchase of such property or services; or
(C) Will reimburse such recipient or party for the purchase of such property or services; or
(ii) For the payment of money (including money representing grants, loans, insurance, or benefits) if the United States—
(A) Provided any portion of the money requested or demanded; or
(B) Will reimburse such recipient or party for any portion of the money paid on such request or demand; or
(3) Made to USDA which has the effect of decreasing an obligation to pay or account for property, services, or money.
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(1)(i) Has actual knowledge that the claim or statement is false, fictitious, or fraudulent;
(ii) Acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the claim or statement; or
(iii) Acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the claim or statement; and
(2) No proof of specific intent to defraud is required.
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(1) Who is designated by the Secretary to make the determination required under § 1.305 of this part;
(2) Who is serving in a position for which the rate of basic pay is not less than the minimum rate of basic pay for grade GS–16 under the General Schedule; and
(3) Who is—
(i) Not subject to supervision by, or required to report to, the investigating official; and
(ii) Not employed in the organizational unit of USDA in which the investigating official is employed.
(u)
(v)
(1) With respect to a claim or to obtain the approval or payment of a claim (including relating to eligibility to make a claim); or
(2) With respect to (including relating to eligibility for)—
(i) A contract with, or a bid or proposal for a contract with; or
(ii) A grant, loan, or benefit from, USDA, or any State, political subdivision of a State, or other party, if the United States Government provides any portion of the money or property under such contract or for such grant, loan, or benefit, or if the Government will reimburse such State, political subdivision, or party for any portion of the money or property under such contract or for such grant, loan, or benefit.
(w)