Fraud Reporting

Fraud is an act of dishonesty intended for personal gain resulting in a loss of city taxpayers’ dollars. Sometimes the way people act might suggest that they are committing a fraud. These signs are called ‘red flags‘.

‘Look for the ‘Red Flags’:

• Missing inventory or physical assets or using city vehicles, equipment for personal use.
• Unjustified wages or time on the time clock.
• Abuse of sick leave, workers compensation.
• Transactions taking place at odd times, odd frequencies, or involving unusual amounts or to odd vendors.
• Internal controls or city policies that are not enforced, or often compromised by higher authorities
• Missing, duplicate or altered financial documents.
• Inconsistent, vague or implausible responses arising from inquiries.
• Common names or addresses of payees or customers.
• Collusion among employees, where there is little or no supervision.
• One employee has control of a process from start to finish with no segregation of duties.
• Audit findings deemed to be errors or irregularities.

Please use the form on the right if you suspect or have witnessed fraud or call (956) 475–3499.
Fraud Policy