Section 273.182 - Are there penalties for misusing funds or property?If any officer, director, agent, or employee of, or connected with, any contractor or subcontractor under this part embezzles, willfully misapplies, steals, or obtains by fraud any of the funds or property connected with the contract or subcontract, he or she will be subject to the following penalties:
(a) If the amount involved does not exceed $100, person(s) will be fined not more than $1,032 or imprisoned not more than one (1) year, or both.(b) If the amount involved exceeds $100, person(s) will be fined not more than $10,324 or imprisoned for not more than two (2) years, or both. 85 FR 10948 , Feb. 25, 2020, as amended at 89 FR 18363 , Mar. 13, 2024 85 FR 10948 , 3/26/2020; as amended at 89 FR 18363 , 3/13/2024