Guide to Combating Corruption & Fraud in Development Projects

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    • Elements of Proof
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    • Mitigate the Risk
    • How Corruption and Fraud Occur

Proactive Fraud Detection Tests

Internal and external databases can be queried for red flags of collusive bidding, bid rigging, and fraud by using the following steps. Identify high risk areas for potential misconduct, including areas where such offenses have been detected before, or where controls are weak; Identify the potential schemes that are most likely to occur in the […]

 

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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

 

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