BALTIMORE, MD – U.S. District Court Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Jacky Lynn McComber of Elkridge, Maryland, to thirteen months in federal prison and ordered her to pay $176,913 in restitution for submitting false invoices to the National Security Agency (NSA) and making false statements to investigators. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron, Kevin Garrity, Deputy Inspector General for NSA’s Office of Inspector General, and Robert P. Storch, Inspector General of the Department of Defense.
McComber, the Chief Executive Officer of an information technology company with contracts involving classified information with the NSA, was found guilty after a four-week jury trial. The evidence revealed that over approximately 19 months, McComber billed the NSA for work allegedly performed on-site, while in reality, about 90% of the work was done off-site. McComber also falsified timesheets, billing for full days on occasions when she was attending charity events, reunions, or on vacation.
The investigation was initiated following information from a whistleblower indicating McComber was billing for hours not actually worked. During a voluntary interview with NSA’s Office of the Inspector General (NSA-OIG) investigators, McComber made false statements, further compounding her fraudulent activities.
The case highlights the importance of accountability and integrity in government contracting, especially in matters involving national security. The announcement of McComber’s sentence emphasizes the commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the NSA-OIG, and the Department of Defense to pursue justice in cases of fraud and misconduct.
