Audit

Fraud Awareness Initiative

In November 2022, the USF Office of Internal Audit kicked off its Fraud Awareness Initiative seeking to further educate the university community on this important topic.  Regular updates include:

• Monthly “flash” reports on emerging fraud topics and trends
• Webinar training on fraud prevention and detection
• Presentations upon request for leadership/unit staff meetings
• Special daily events during International Fraud Awareness Week 

For anyone who suspects fraud may be occurring, notify your supervisor or report your concerns to the University’s EthicsPoint Hotline (866.974.8411 or USF EthicsPoint) where you may choose to remain anonymous. 

For more information regarding the responsibility all of us have to report suspected fraud, please see USF Regulation 5.001: Fraud Prevention and Detection.

Find out what you can do to make a difference, we are counting on you to be a fraud fighter at USF!

Detecting Altered and Fictitious Documentation

It's important to be watchful for altered or fictitious documentation because individuals who commit fraud may alter or create documentation to conceal their actions. The following presentation highlights key characteristics that may indicate fraudulent documentation: Detecting Altered and Fictitious Documentation.

Fraud Awareness Week Resources

Poll Answers

1) What is fraud?

It's any deliberate act to deprive another of property or money by guile, deception, or other unfair means.

2) On average, how much revenue do organizations lose to fraud each year?

5%

3) Which of the following should you do if you suspect fraud is occurring at USF?

Report it to your supervisor, appropriate management official, the Office of Internal Audit, or USF's third-party hotline.

4) You can report fraud or abuse activities anonymously through the EthicsPoint hotline at (866) 974-8411. 

True

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Monthly Flash Reports