Reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Fraud, Waste and Abuse Defined

Per County Administrative Policy 8-2, fraud, waste and abuse are defined as follows:

• Fraud: Intentional deception that could result in a tangible or intangible benefit or cause detriment.
• Waste: Intentional or unintentional, thoughtless or careless expenditure, consumption, mismanagement, use or squandering of resources.
• Abuse: Excessive or improper use contrary to the natural or legal rules.

Violations include, but are not limited to:

• Falsification of records
• Serious abuse of time or excessive use of time
• Theft of funds

Reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Our objective is to provide county/school employees and the general public a confidential means for reporting suspected wrongdoing involving fraud, waste and abuse of county and school assets or resources. All related evidence or documentation to support fraud, waste and abuse allegations should be provided to Internal Audit for review.

If you are unsure how to proceed with a concern, you may contact Internal Audit at 804-748-1240 for guidance prior to reporting fraud, waste and abuse.

Report Anonymously

• Report by calling the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline: 804-318-8000
• Report online using the Public Portal for Concerns and Assistance

Report Using Printable Form

Download and complete the printable fraud, waste and abuse reporting form (PDF). Note that sending personal information by email or fax is not a confidential or secure means of transmission. It is recommended you return your request in person or by mail.

• Report in person
• Report by mail: Internal Audit, P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832
• Report by emailing Internal Audit
• Report by fax at 804-768-9346

Following Up on Your Report

If you want to remain anonymous, please call the confidential/anonymous hotline at 804-318-8000 two weeks after the initial report to enable us to gather more facts. You may refer to the date of your original report to preserve your anonymity.