About the Fraud Program

The State Auditor’s Office operates an exceptional program of fraud education, prevention and investigation.

Each year, we investigate:

• An average of 36 suspected frauds.
• Approximately $713,000 in losses each year.

In the past 22 years, we have investigated:

• More than 790 frauds.
• More than $15.6 million in losses. 

Our Fraud Manager monitors all fraud cases throughout the state.  In addition, each of our audit teams has designated a fraud specialist. Each year, we train more than 2,500 government employees on preventing and detecting fraud. 

Reporting FRAUD

Reporting guidelines for governments

Report a known or suspected loss

Citizens may report fraud to our Citizen Hotline.

State government and higher education employees may be protected under the Whistleblower Act.