Problem
You are an employee at a health clinic. You have received a call from Human Resources informing you of a fraud allegation by a departing employee during an exit interview. While this ex-employee does not have specifics, they wanted you to know that some fraud may occur somewhere in the purchasing and accounts payable department and may also involve one of the hospital's vendors. You suspect a possible financial fraud scheme.
a) What are some ways you would proceed with an investigation?
b) What list of tasks you will conduct? Explain your choices.
c) What resources can you use to help with your investigation?
d) What would be appropriate for the company to do in the future?
e) What suggestions and/or resources would you recommend?