ORS 180.750 Definitions

As used in ORS 180.750 to 180.785:

“Claim” means a request or demand made to a public agency, including a request or demand made pursuant to a contract, that seeks moneys, property, services or benefits that will be provided in whole or in part by a public body, whether directly or through reimbursement of another public agency that provides the moneys, property, services or benefits.

“False claim” means a claim that:

Contains, or is based on, false or fraudulent information;

Contains any statement or representation that is untrue in whole or part; or

Omits information that could have a material effect on the value, validity or authenticity of the claim.

“Public agency” means:

A public body;

The United States or a federal agency;

A person who contracts with a public body; or

A person other than an individual who receives a grant from a public body.

“Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109.