Government Fraud
- Aug 13-15, 2024 8:00 a.m.
- Central Time (CT)
Online Virtual Seminar
Course Level
Overview
Overview
Delivered via
Online
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Government Fraud
Description
A single case of occupational fraud costs government organizations a median $150,000, according to the ACFE’s Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations. The fraud risks they face can vary greatly from those in the private sector. You must understand the types of fraud that affect government organizations including public corruption, contract fraud, performance schemes, beneficiary frauds and false claims.
This seminar will provide methods to assess, prevent and detect government fraud so that you can protect your organization from the damages caused by these devastating schemes.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Recognize common occupational fraud schemes perpetrated against government organizations.
Combat the risk of public corruption.
Develop and implement fraud risk management initiatives to protect government entities from fraud.
Identify and prevent fraud schemes perpetrated by government vendors and contractors.
Navigate the legal issues pertaining to government fraud.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 16 |
|---|---|
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Auditing - Governmental: | 16 |
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Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
ACFE Members: $655
Non-Members: $755
Early Registration Deadline: July 8, 2024
Register by the Early Registration Deadline to SAVE USD 125!
Course Outline
Day 1
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8:00 – 9:20 a.m. Introduction to Government Fraud
This session covers the following:
- Quick review of different types of government entities
- Overview of government fraud (including impact/significance/types)
- Assessing government fraud risks
- Audits of government entities
- How risk assessment differs in government organizations
- International efforts to combat government fraud and corruption
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9:35 – 10:55 a.m. Legal Issues in Government Fraud
This session covers the following:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Whistleblower laws
- Individual rights and other legal issues
- Rules of evidence and data preservation
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Occupational Fraud by Government Employees
This session covers the following:
- Asset misappropriation by government employees
- Fraud in government financial statements
Day 2
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8:00 – 9:20 a.m. Public Corruption
This session covers the following:
- Bribes and kickbacks
- Illegal gratuities
- Conflicts of interest
- Methods of payments
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9:35 – 10:55 a.m. Fraud and Collusion by Contractors
This session covers the following:
- Complementary bidding
- Bid rotation
- Bid suppression
- Market division
- Red flags
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11:25 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Public Procurement Performance Schemes
This session covers the following:
- Defective pricing
- False invoices or inflated invoices
- Non-conforming goods and services
- Change order abuse
- Cost mischarging
- Co-mingling of contracts
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1:00 – 2:20 p.m. False Claims and Statements
This session covers the following:
- Elements
- Schemes
- Qui tam suits
Day 3
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8:00 – 9:20 a.m. Other Government Fraud Schemes
This session covers the following:
- Fraud by program recipients and beneficiaries
- Social Security and welfare fraud
- Medicare and Medicaid fraud
- Grant fraud other beneficiary fraud schemes
- Tax evasion
- Counterfeiting and forgery
- Conspiracy to defraud
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9:35 – 10:55 a.m. Investigating Government Fraud
This session covers the following:
- Responding to evidence of government fraud
- Typical steps in a government fraud investigation
- Sources of evidence
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fraud Risk Management in Government Organizations
This session covers the following:
- Employee training and education
- Hotline programs
- Fraud prevention
- Compliance and ethics policies
Presenter
Tom Caulfield, CFE, CIG, CIGI - Speaker
Chief Operating Officer
Procurement Integrity Consulting Services
Policies
Payment must be received by July 8, 2024 to receive early registration discount.
Event Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by the ACFE, Inc., you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Should an event be cancelled or postponed by the ACFE due to unforeseen circumstances, the ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. The ACFE will attempt to notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation is necessary.
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