# 41 C.F.R. § 301-52.14 (2026): Penalties for defrauding the Government

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_14

## Section

- **Citation:** 41 C.F.R. § 301-52.14 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties for defrauding the Government
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 41 CFR: Public Contracts and Property Management / Chapter 301: TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) TRAVEL ALLOWANCES / Part 301-52: 52—CLAIMING REIMBURSEMENT / § 301-52.14: § 301-52.14   Penalties for defrauding the Government.

## Text

An employee forfeits reimbursement pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2514 if the employee attempts to defraud the Government, and may be subject under 18 U.S.C. 287 and 1001 to one, or both, of the following:
(a) A fine of not more than $10,000; or
(b) Imprisonment for not more than 5 years.

## Nearby sections

- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.1 (2026) § 301-52.1   Travel claim information requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_1.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.2 (2026) § 301-52.2   Travel claim filing format.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_2.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.3 (2026) § 301-52.3   Disallowed payment of a claimed item.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_3.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.4 (2026) § 301-52.4   Procedure for challenging a claim disallowance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_4.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.5 (2026) § 301-52.5   Accounting for an outstanding travel advance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_5.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.6 (2026) § 301-52.6   Accounting for unused tickets and refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_6.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.7 (2026) § 301-52.7   Agency reimbursement timeframe.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_7.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.8 (2026) § 301-52.8   Notification of claim errors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_8.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.9 (2026) § 301-52.9   Late payment fee entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_9.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.10 (2026) § 301-52.10   Late payment fee calculation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_10.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.11 (2026) § 301-52.11   Minimum late payment fee threshold.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_11.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.12 (2026) § 301-52.12   Tax reporting of late payment fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_12.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.13 (2026) § 301-52.13   Tax treatment of the additional fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_13.md)
- [41 C.F.R. § 301-52.14 (2026) § 301-52.14   Penalties for defrauding the Government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T41_P301_52_S301_52_14.md)

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