Monday, August 30, 2010

What Fuels Fraud? Classic Reasons Underlie Most Embezzlement Cases

The South Bend Tribune published a nice article by Dave Stephens about the factors that contribute to employee theft cases called What Fuels Fraud? Classic Reasons Underlie Most Embezzlement Cases. In the article, Stephens quotes Sgt. Dominic Zultanski, lead financial investigator for the South Bend Police Department. The primary factors: Pressure; Opportunity and Rationalization, making up the Fraud Triangle are discussed. Volunteer organizations are at risk due to the nature of the entity and general lack of controls.

Read the whole story here.

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