Fraud in Government: Prevention and Detection
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Fraud in government: prevention and detection

Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t be that guy”? Well in this case, “Don’t be that government.” In a recent study,  government and public administration was the second most likely industry to be impacted by fraud. A finding from that study showed the presence of anti-fraud controls is associated with reduced fraud losses and shorter fraud duration. Management and those charged with governance are responsible for ensuring these controls are in place. This article will explore common fraud schemes and provide prevention and detection controls that can be put in place to help mitigate fraud risk.

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