
132 FIGHTING FRAUD
lady” who worked for a small company doing their accounting functions
and of course with no separation of functions defrauded the company out
of more than $1,000,000 over 30 years!
As an anti-fraud leader, beware of good workers! Maybe a sad thing
to say but history has shown that many defrauders appear to be the hardest
workers, coming in early, staying late, and so forth.
KATRINA WASTE AND FRAUDS
Auditors: Katrina waste could top $2 billion: Story Highlights
• Waste after Hurricane Katrina could top $2 billion, government audi-
tors say;
• Wasteful spending already has been tabbed at $1 billion
• $500,000 worth of contracts ...