The crest of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seen at their headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021.
DOJ is changing the incentive structure for companies negotiating with the government over cases of corporate wrongdoing, according to the official.
The government will give credit to companies that come forward with information and names of individual executives involved in criminal activity, the official said.
The department plans to also make it much more difficult for companies to get successive non-prosecution agreements.
New rules are also expected on corporate compliance monitors who are often tasked with making sure companies stay on their best behavior after misconduct.