by David Farnsworth, CPA | Sep 20, 2020 | Fraud
Fraud, it is not the topic of most conversations. Many times, local governments are caught red handed and are surprised about allegations of fraud. Is there any way to fight against fraud before any damage is...
by David Farnsworth, CPA | Jul 31, 2019 | Fraud
There is a much information written to protect your District from fraud, but much of the information is technical, too long to read and not practical for smaller local governments with limited budgets. Thankfully in my reading and studying fraud prevention, I came...
by David Farnsworth, CPA | Mar 1, 2019 | Fraud
Who do you think is responsible for preventing and detecting fraud? Is it the external auditor, company management, board of directors, or outside specialists and how does the financial statement audit play a part in the fraud. The answer may surprise you! External...
by David Farnsworth, CPA | Feb 1, 2019 | Fraud
How does an organization protect itself from wasteful, abusive, or fraudulent financial and operational practices? Local governments are especially susceptible to these types of practices. Unfortunately, many smaller local governments have no plan in place to protect...
by David Farnsworth, CPA | Jan 1, 2019 | Fraud
Have you ever thought, can fraud happen to me or if it does, what should I do? You’re not alone. Fraud is prevalent among all types of organizations. Fraud is a world-wide problem, and It can also be the downfall of an entire organization. Fraudulent behavior by...
by David Farnsworth, CPA | Dec 1, 2018 | Fraud
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