https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deloitte-to-pay-21-5-million-to-end-doj-fraud-investigation-over-dei-policiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deloitte-to-pay-21-5-million-to-end-doj-fraud-investigation-over-dei-policieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deloitte-to-pay-21-5-million-to-end-doj-fraud-investigation-over-dei-policies#u49856Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:45:25 +0000Deloitte will pay $21.5 million to resolve a Department of Justice investigation into its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The probe, conducted under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, alleged that the firm used demographic targets to influence staffing, promotions, and hiring for federal contracts. The Justice Department claimed these practices violated federal civil rights laws prohibiting government contractors from rewarding or penalizing employees based on sex or race. Deloitte reached this settlement without admitting liability.Why it mattersThe investigation was part of a broa