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Oct 12 2015

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Dispute Advisory for Government

Counties, municipalities and agencies are particularly prone to incidents of fraud and employee dishonesty for many reasons that are unique to the government environment. While it is impossible to eliminate all acts of fraud or employee dishonesty, you can install systems that will greatly reduce the likelihood that an employee or vendor will take the risk of being caught. Prepare yourself to quickly and efficiently handle discovered acts in a professional way that protects the parties, handles the emotions and communicates with the public. The goal is to fix the system so that you can do your most important job as a staff or elected member—keep the government functioning and preserve the public’s trust.

Prevent fraudulent activity with the help of Sikich’s professionals who specialize in the unique government environment. By understanding the financial system and the intricacies of relationships among the parties—including the public, forensic professionals help you handle the incident, file the insurance claim and work with legal authorities. Most importantly, you will have the resources to build a stronger organization that moves beyond the incident.

Fraud Incident Management Services

Investigation and interviews
Vendor and procurement investigation
Evidence preservation
Insurance claim preparation
Liaison with legal authorities

Fraud Prevention Services

Internal controls review
Controls improvement and implementation assistance
IT security services
Passwords and encryption assistance
Hiring practice review
Vendor review and investigation
Policies and procedures
Training programs
Whistle blower system design and implementation

Fraud Investigation for Internal Controls Services

Securing and gathering evidence through computer forensics
Conducting interviews with witnesses, key stakeholders and potentially, the suspected perpetrator
Evaluating systems and procedures to find control weaknesses
Recommending ways to improve internal controls to prevent future infractions, including providing human resources and internal technology assistance
Training leaders in fraud prevention

This publication contains general information only and Sikich is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or any other professional advice or services. This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should you use it as a basis for any decision, action or omission that may affect you or your business. Before making any decision, taking any action or omitting an action that may affect you or your business, you should consult a qualified professional advisor. In addition, this publication may contain certain content generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) language model. You acknowledge that Sikich shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by you or any person who relies on this publication.

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Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,900 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and is comprised of one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services* and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals. *Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. 