Theft Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds is a type of fraud involving misappropriation of funds or resources from a program funded by the federal government. This type of theft includes any form of unauthorized use or misuse of federal money, unauthorized purchases or sales, kickbacks, false invoicing, false billing, bogus contracts, bribery, and embezzlement. There are two main types of Theft Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds: financial and program-based. Financial theft is the use of funds from a federal program for personal gain or for unauthorized purpose. Program-based theft is the misuse of resources or funds from a program, such as providing substandard services or products, or using program funds for activities not related to the program. Both types of theft can result in serious consequences, including criminal prosecution and civil monetary penalties.