# 25 C.F.R. § 700.541 (2025): Fraud or false statement in a Government matter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_541

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 700.541 (2025)
- **Heading:** Fraud or false statement in a Government matter
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter IV: THE OFFICE OF NAVAJO AND HOPI INDIAN RELOCATION / Part 700: COMMISSION OPERATIONS AND RELOCATION PROCEDURES / Subpart O: Employee Responsibility and Conduct / § 700.541: § 700.541   Fraud or false statement in a Government matter.

## Text

“Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States, knowingly or wilfully falsifies, conceals or covers up by a trick, scheme or device a material fact, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both (18 U.S.C. 1001).” Special attention is required in the certification of time and attendance reports, applications for employment, personnel security forms, requests for travel reimbursement, client certification documents, and purchase orders and receiving forms.

## Nearby sections

- [25 C.F.R. § 700.501 (2025) § 700.501   Statement of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_501.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.503 (2025) § 700.503   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_503.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.505 (2025) § 700.505   Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_505.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.507 (2025) § 700.507   Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_507.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.509 (2025) § 700.509   Duties of the designated agency ethics official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_509.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.511 (2025) § 700.511   Statements of employment and financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_511.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.513 (2025) § 700.513   Business dealings on behalf of the government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_513.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.515 (2025) § 700.515   Conflicts of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_515.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.517 (2025) § 700.517   Affiliations and financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_517.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.519 (2025) § 700.519   Gifts, entertainment and favors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_519.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.521 (2025) § 700.521   Outside work and interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_521.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.523 (2025) § 700.523   Business relationships among employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_523.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.525 (2025) § 700.525   Use of government information or expertise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_525.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 700.527 (2025) § 700.527   Endorsements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P700_S700_527.md)

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