Common Examples of Fraud or Theft Against the City:

Fraud, waste, or abuse of federal economic stimulus funds received by the City.

Submitting invoices for fictitious or personal goods & services

Theft of City property, such as inventory or supplies
 

Payroll or timekeeping fraud
 

Falsely reporting expenses for reimbursement
 

Taking or “skimming” cash paid for City services; such as parking, permits or fines
 

Stealing a check the City issued to another payee
 

Voiding legitimate cash register sales & stealing the money
 

Utilizing City property for personal use
 

Computer fraud or information theft
 

Conflicts of interest
 

Accepting a bribe, kickback or illegal gratuity
 

Bid-fixing
 

Recording fictitious sales
 

Auditing or accounting irregularities