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What is Fraud?
MRWA 35th Annual Conference
December 9, 2015
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Nick Henry, CPA
Horton, McFarland & Veysey, LLC
PO Box 543
Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-667-5529
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Presentation Outline
Fraud Definition Abuse Fraud Triangle Types and Examples of Fraud Fraud in Maine ACFE Report
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Presentation Outline - Continued
Preventing Fraud Comprehensive Control System Internal Controls – General Internal Controls – Specific Trustee Involvement Audit Process
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Fraud Definition
The act of obtaining something of value through willful misrepresentation.
Abuse = Behavior that is deficient or improper when compared with behavior that a prudent person would consider reasonable.
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Abuse - Examples
Indian Tribe Casino Creating Unneeded Overtime Requesting Staff Perform Personal Errands Extravagant or Expensive Travel Choices Extravagant or Expensive Vendor Selections Superintendent / Board Chair Weekly Lunches
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Fraud Triangle
Factors that Cause Someone to Commit Fraud
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Types and Examples of Fraud
Larceny / Embezzlement Stealing money after it has been recorded on the books.
Skimming Stealing money before it has been recorded on the books.
Shell Companies Checks issued to a fake company with a valid sounding name.
Personal Purchases
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Types and Examples of Fraud
Payroll Schemes: Issuing Fake Paychecks / Bonuses
Inflated or Unauthorized Pay Increases
Inflated Hours Worked
Not Contributing To Health Insurance
Employee Reimbursements Check Tampering:
Preparing Check for Own Benefit
Intercepting Check for Third-Party
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Types and Examples of Fraud
Inventory & Equipment Theft Credit Card Personal Purchases Gas Card Personal Purchases Fraudulent Financial Statements
Asset & Revenue Overstatements
Fictitious Revenues
Fraudulent Nonfinancial Statements
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Fraud in Maine
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8835 & Ladies Auxiliary Winslow $9,000
Travel Soccer Club Winslow $15,000
High School Wrestling Booster Club Winslow $10,000
United Mid-Coast Charities Camden $4,600,000
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Fraud in Maine
Passamaquoddy Tribe Pleasant Point $25,000
Brooklin Boat Yard Brooklin $700,000
Winthrop United Methodist Church Winthrop $10,000
Maine Tourism Association Hallowell $116,000
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ACFE Report
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 2014 Global Fraud Study Summary of Findings:
Typical organization losses 5% of revenue per year to fraud
Median detection time = 18 months
Men & women; all ages; managers & employees
Majority of fraudsters are first-time offenders
External audits are not an effective control
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Fraud Detection
Tip 42% Management Review 16% Internal Audit 14% By Accident 7% Account Reconciliation 7% Document Examination 4% External Audit 3% Surveillance / Monitoring 2% Notified by Law Enforcement 2% IT Controls 1% Confession 1% Other 1%
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Behavioral Red Flags
Living Beyond Means 44%
Financial Difficulties 33%
Unusually Close Association with Vendor / Customer 22%
Control Issues, Unwillingness to Share Duties 21%
“Wheeler-Dealer” Attitude 18%
Divorce / Family Problems 17%
Irritability, Suspiciousness or Defensiveness 15%
Addiction Problems 12%
Complained About Inadequate Pay 9%
Past Employment-Related Problems 9%
Refusal to Take Vacations 9%
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Control Weaknesses
Primary Internal Control Weaknesses Observed By CFEs
Lack of Internal Controls 32%
Lack of Management Review 20%
Override of Existing Controls 19%
Poor Tone at the Top 8%
Lack of Competent Personnel in Oversight Roles 7%
Other5%
Lack of Independent Checks 4%
Lack of Employee Fraud Education 3%
Lack of Clear Line of Authority 1%
Lack of Reporting Mechanism 1%
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Preventing Fraud
Ethics Policy Policy Communication & Training Hotline Whistle-Blower Protection Employee Screening Risk Assessment – “what could go wrong?” Implement Controls
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Comprehensive Control System
Financial Controls Management Oversight & Behavior Nonfinancial Systems
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Internal Controls - General
Authorize Reconcile Segregate Duties Safeguard Support Documentation
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Internal Controls - Specific
Mail Opening – Not The Bookkeeper Receipts Listing When Mail Is Opened Invoices Approved Before Payment Dual Signatures on Checks Bank Transfer Approval Capital Asset Purchase Approval Opening Bank Statement Bank Reconciliations Bank Statement & Reconciliation Review
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Internal Controls - Specific
Time Card Review & Approval
Benefit Time Tracking & Approval Forms
Employee Handbook / Personnel Policies
Pay Rate Change Approval
Accounts Receivable Adjustment Approval
Accounts Receivable Reconciliations
Establish Policies & Procedures
Follow Policies & Procedures
Accounting Manual
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Internal Controls - Specific
Lock Up Assets Use Passwords Bonding Employees Contract Approval Year End Review Procedures Budget Inventory Usage Sheets Credit Cards Detailed Meeting Minutes Review & Approve Financial Statements
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Trustee Involvement
Regular Meetings Review of Financial Reports Approve Warrants Sign Checks Approve Budget Review Bank Statements Approve Pay Increases Approve Accounts Receivable Adjustments
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Audit Process
Assess Internal Controls & Fraud Risk Internal Control Testing Balance Sheet Testing Income Statement Testing Other Procedures & Testing Draft Financial Statements & Notes
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THANK YOU
GOD BLESS
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