It's not a big secret that hiring managers bring in close relatives and friends into this company. If you are hiring let's say your sister in law, you are helping to pay your brother's mortgage.
But external kickbacks will warrant a DOJ inquiry. This includes contractors and third party vendors. Tired of worrying about your job based on if your boss is doing pay for play?
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/us-files-false-claims-complaint-against-three-health-insurers-2025-05-01/