Booz Allen Hamilton controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Federal procurement-fraud allegations
Booz Allen agreed to a $377 million settlement resolving allegations that it shifted costs and improperly billed the U.S. government from 2011 through 2021, without admitting civil liability.
2013
Snowden disclosure
Former contractor Edward Snowden disclosed classified NSA surveillance information after working for Booz Allen. The company dismissed him and condemned the breach of confidentiality.
2013
Foreign surveillance and political-influence criticism
The company faced criticism for security and intelligence assistance involving countries including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as well as for political donations, lobbying, and its proximity to U.S. government decision-makers.
2011
Anonymous server intrusion
Anonymous claimed to have extracted military-related email data and source code from Booz Allen systems. The company confirmed an intrusion but disputed the attackers’ account of the scope and consequences.
2007
Department of Homeland Security no-bid contracting criticism
Reporting and a Government Accountability Office review criticized the planning and oversight of DHS contracts that expanded from roughly $2 million to more than $70 million through no-bid awards.
2006
Scrutiny over SWIFT surveillance-related role
Civil-liberties organizations questioned whether Booz Allen’s involvement in auditing or supporting government surveillance programs created conflicts of interest and ethical or legal concerns.