Each page says who runs the program, what the source says qualifies, the published award range, how to file, and what is said about anonymity and deadlines.
U.S. Department of Justice, National Fraud Enforcement Division
$10,000 to $30,000, if the Department decides to pay
An early-stage Justice Department reward of $10,000 to $30,000 for specified fraud tips, paid only in the Department’s discretion after criminal charges are unsealed.
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division
15% to 25% if the government proceeds; 25% to 30% if it does not
A civil statute that lets a private person sue in the government’s name over false claims for federal money, and share in a recovery if the suit succeeds.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the Whistleblower
10% to 30% of sanctions collected, if sanctions exceed $1 million
Awards of 10% to 30% of monetary sanctions collected when an SEC enforcement action orders more than $1 million and the whistleblower’s information leads to that action.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
10% to 30% when sanctions collected exceed $1 million
Awards of 10% to 30% of monetary sanctions collected when original information leads to a successful CFTC action, or a related action, with sanctions over $1 million.
Internal Revenue Service, Whistleblower Office
Generally 15% to 30% of proceeds collected
The IRS pays awards from proceeds it collects because of a whistleblower’s information. Mandatory awards under section 7623(b) have dollar and income thresholds. Smaller matters are discretionary.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Statute: 10% to 30% if sanctions exceed $1 million. Payment waits on a final rule.
A Treasury program for information about Bank Secrecy Act, IEEPA, Trading With the Enemy Act, and Kingpin Act violations. FinCEN says it will pay awards after its regulation is final.
State attorneys general and state legislatures
Set by each state statute. Not listed here.
Some states let a private person sue in the state’s name over false claims for state money. Shares, covered programs, and procedures are in each statute. They are not copied here unless verified.