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.