This chapter contains Department policy on the investigation and prosecution of Federal program fraud and bribery through the use of 18 U.S.C. § 666. Congress enacted 18 U.S.C. § 666 to protect the integrity of the vast sums of money distributed through Federal programs. Section 666 is designed to facilitate the prosecution of persons who steal money or otherwise divert property or services from state and local governments or private organizations that receive large amounts of Federal funds.

[updated January 2020]