The continued acceptance of poor quality goods, works or services by project officials or inspectors, particularly after they are on notice of such problems, is a strong indicator of corruption.
Click on the scheme listed above to see more information about the scheme, a more complete listing of its red flags and steps to determine if the scheme is actually present.
DETECTION
HOW TO RESPOND TO A COMPLAINT
– Questions to ask a complainant
– How to generate complaints and reports
– List of MDB fraud reporting sites
RED FLAGS OF CORRUPTION, BID RIGGING AND OTHER SCHEMES
– Red flags listed by project cycle
– The “visible red flags” of implementation fraud
– “Proactive,” computer-aided tests for red flags
DUE DILIGENCE BACKGROUND CHECKS
– “Top Five” due diligence checks
– Free and subscription internet sites
– Local, on-site due diligence checks
– Due diligence service providers
PROOF
THE MOST COMMON SCHEMES AND STEPS OF PROOF
– Corruption schemes
– Bid rigging schemes
– Collusive bidding by contractors
– Fraud schemes
– The basic investigative steps in a complex case
THE ELEMENTS OF PROOF FOR SANCTIONABLE OFFENSES
– Corrupt practices
– Fraudulent practices
– Collusive practices
– Coercive practices
– Obstructive practices
– The basics of evidence for investigators
PREVENTION
Research and mitigate the risk of corruption and fraud
Info on corruption and fraud in aid projects