It is Tom Green County's intent to establish and maintain a fair, ethical, and honest business environment for all county employees, customers, suppliers, citizens, and anyone else with whom the county has a relationship. Fraud not only involves loss of revenue but decreases morale and productivity. The misrepresentation of a material fact, knowingly or with reckless indifference to the truth, in order to obtain a benefit or payment to which one would normally not be entitled.
Fraud
The misrepresentation of a material fact, knowingly or with reckless indifference to the truth, in order to obtain a benefit or payment to which one would normally not be entitled.
Waste
The negligent or extravagant expenditure of county funds, incurring of expenses, or misuse of county resources or property.
Abuse
The intentional wrongful or improper use of county resources which can include the excessive or improper use of one's position in a manner contrary to its rightful or legally intended use.
Examples of activities to be reported:
Theft of county funds or property
Significant waste of county funds or property
Bribes, kickbacks, contract or procurement fraud
Payroll fraud
Abuse of authority
Fraudulent reimbursement claims
Reprisal against a person making a hotline report
Reporting Fraud, Waste & Abuse
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse is suspected within the county, please report the issue via any of the following: