§ 1.60.900. Definitions.

A.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

1.

"Claim"

a.

Means any request or demand, whether under a contract or otherwise, for money or property that:

i.

Is presented to an officer, employee or agent of the municipality; or

ii.

Is made to a contractor, grantee, or other recipient, if the money or property is to be spent or used on the municipality's behalf or to advance a municipal program or interest, and if the municipality

(A)

Provides or has provided any portion of the money or property requested or demanded; or

(B)

Will reimburse such contractor, grantee, or other recipient for any portion of the money or property which is requested or demanded;

b.

Does not include requests or demands for money or property that the municipality has already paid to an individual as compensation for government employment or as an income subsidy with no restrictions on that individual's use of the money or property.

2.

"False claim" means any claim which is, either in whole or part, false or fraudulent.

3.

"Knowing and knowingly" has the meaning in AS 11.81.900(a) with respect to conduct or to a circumstance, and

a.

Means that a person, with respect to information:

i.

Has actual knowledge of the information;

ii.

Acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or

iii.

Acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information; and

b.

Requires no proof of specific intent to defraud; provided, however that acts occurring by mistake or as a result of mere negligence are not covered by this chapter.

4.

"Obligation" means an established duty, whether or not fixed, arising from an express or implied contractual, grantor-grantee, or licensor-licensee relationship, from a fee-based or similar relationship, from statute or regulation, or from the retention of any overpayment.

5.

"Material" means having a natural tendency to influence, or be capable of influencing the payment or receipt of money or property.

6.

"Original source" means a person who:

a.

Prior to a public disclosure has voluntarily disclosed to the municipality the information on which allegations or transactions in a cause of action are based; or

b.

Who has knowledge that is independent of and materially adds to the publicly disclosed allegations or transactions, and who has voluntarily provided the information to the municipality before or simultaneous with filing an action under this chapter.

7.

"Municipal attorney" means the municipal attorney or his or her deputies, designees, assistants or special assistants.

8.

"Municipality" means the Municipality of Anchorage and any municipal department, board, bureau, division, commission, committee, public benefit corporation, public authority, council, office or other governmental entity performing a governmental or proprietary function for the municipality.

9.

"Person" means any natural person, partnership, corporation, association or any other legal entity or individual, other than the municipality.

( AO No. 2016-48, § 1, 5-10-16 )