Examples of Fraud, Waste and Abuse that Should be Reported
Examples of Fraud, Waste and Abuse that Should be Reported
- Fraud - An intentional act or attempt to obtain something of value from the local school system or another person through willful misrepresentation.
- Theft and/or embezzlement
- Falsifying records or documents
- Paid hours not worked
- Personal use of PGCPS property
- Billing or payment for service not rendered
- Waste - An inappropriate act or omission by an employee with control over or access to PGCPS property or funds that unreasonably deprives the local school system of value.
- Buying excessive goods and services
- Ineffective use of resources
- Abuse - An employee’s intentional misconduct or misuse of authority or position.
- Bribery or kickbacks
- Using one’s position for personal gain
- Receiving favor for awarding contracts to certain vendors
