N.Y. contractors pay $21.3M to settle veteran small business contract fraud claims Two New York electrical contractors and their executives have agreed to pay $21.3 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act. The companies are accused of improperly obtaining government contracts designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and other eligible small businesses. This resolution was announced by the Justice Department.

• Two New York-based electrical contractors and their top executives will pay $21.3 million.
• The payment resolves federal False Claims Act allegations.
• The contractors are accused of improperly obtaining government contracts reserved for specific small businesses.
• These contracts were intended for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and other eligible small businesses.