It is more difficult to prevent fraud in a government entity, given the complexity of its operations. In the Fraud in Government course, we outline the reasons why fraud is such a problem in governments, and then discuss the different types of fraud that can occur, along with pertinent examples of actual fraud cases. This fraud CPE course also makes note of a variety of prevention techniques that can be used to reduce the level of fraud that governments tend to experience.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify the reasons why fraud can arise within a government entity.
Specify the different types of fraud and how they can be prevented.
Major Topics
Fraud in Government
Impact if the Fraud Triangle
Payroll Fraud
Procurement Fraud
Graft
Travel and Entertainment Expense Reimbursement Fraud
No-Show Fraud
Financial Statement Fraud
Social Security Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
Unemployment Program Fraud
