Fraud

Fraud is a wrongful or criminal deception that results, or has the potential to result, in financial or personal gain. 

Examples include: 

  • Forgery; 
  • Irregularities in handling or reporting financial transactions; 
  • Unauthorized use or misuse of City property, equipment, materials, or records; 
  • Misuse of City-owned computers, hardware, software, or systems; 
  • Improper expense reimbursement claims; 
  • Irregular benefit claims.