County hears public comment on draft resolution asking state to address False Claims Act exposure

Oct 14, 2026

Legal counsel presented Resolution No. 2026-039, which seeks state action to resolve conflicts between federal grant certifications and state obligations; the Board gathered public comment but did not vote and will revisit the item the following morning on the Legal Counsel Update agenda.

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Legal Counsel Wally Hicks presented a draft resolution (No. 2026-039) at the Oct. 14 Weekly Business Session asking the State of Oregon to address counties' exposure to federal False Claims Act lawsuits arising from federal grant certification requirements.

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