ORS 180.750: Definitions.

As used in ORS 180.750 to 180.785: (1) “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. (2) “False claim” means a claim that: (a) Contains, or is based on, false or fraudulent information; (b) Contains any statement or representation that is untrue in whole or part; or (c) Omits information that could have a material effect on the value, validity or authenticity of the claim. (3) “Public agency” means: (a) A public body; (b) The United States or a federal agency; (c) A person who contracts with a public body; or (d) A person other than an individual who receives a grant from a public body. (4) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109. [2009 c.292 §1]