California Political Lobbying Firm Agrees to Settle Federal Fraud Allegations

Lobbying firm hit with fine for taking PPP loan

A lobbying firm based in Sacramento has agreed to pay over $550,000 to the federal government to settle a lawsuit regarding allegations of violating the Paycheck Protection Program.  The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that Political Solutions, LLC, has agreed to pay $556,924 to settle the allegations.  The big picture: The fine settles allegations that Political Solutions violated the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Financial Insti…

California Political Lobbying Firm Agrees to Settle Federal Fraud Allegations

Sacramento-based Political Solutions, LLC, has agreed to pay the United States $556,924 in damages and penalties to resolve fraud allegations, Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez said on Thursday. The payment is to resolve allegations that the political lobbying firm engaged in fraud by receiving a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program for which it wasn’t eligible, prosecutors said. “The Paycheck Protection Program was a vital resource…