Deloitte Settles False Claims Act Case for $21.5 Million Over DEI Allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a $21.5 million settlement under the False Claims Act with Deloitte. This agreement resolves allegations that certain of Deloitte's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as a government contractor, violated federal anti-discrimination requirements. This marks the second such settlement, following a similar case involving IBM, signaling increased scrutiny of DEI programs in government contracting.