Report Fraud

Here are 3 ways to anonymously report a tip of alleged fraud, waste or abuse against the City of Long Beach 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the City Auditor’s Fraud Hotline:

  1. Phone: 1-888-FRAUD-07 or 1-888-372-8307
  2. Online form
  3. 3. MyAuditor App: Available at the App Store and Google play. Select “Report Fraud” and include photos and location as evidence.

Information to include in your tip of alleged City fraud, waste or abuse:

  1. Who was involved
  2. What was the alleged incident
  3. Where was the alleged incident
  4. When was the alleged incident committed

 

To maintain confidentiality, investigation information will not be disclosed.

 

California’s whistleblower laws (California Government Code § 53087.6 and California Labor Code § 1102.5) provide protection for anyone who reports an improper governmental activity against retaliation by his or her employer for having made the tip.

 

The City’s Fraud Prevention and Reporting Policy, contained in the Ethics Guide for City Officials & Employees, authorizes the City Auditor to receive and investigate allegations of City fraud, waste and abuse, and it asserts the City Auditor’s authority to assess internal controls to prevent fraud, waste and abuse.

 

Our investigative team reviews all tips and will take action.
 

What is City fraud, waste and abuse?

 

Examples include:

 

  • Timecard Fraud – City employees charging for hours or overtime not worked
  • Misuse of City Property – using a City vehicle or laptop for personal benefit
  • Theft of City Property – stealing City tools, office supplies, or equipment
  • Theft of City Cash – stealing money paid for City fees and services including parking tickets, permits, fines, or recreational classes
  • Ineligible City Expenses – using the City’s purchasing card for unauthorized or non-City purchases
  • Expense Reimbursement Fraud – getting reimbursed for fake or inflated expenses such as training, travel, or meal expenses
  • Contract or Vendor Fraud –vendors charging the City for services not performed or materials not delivered or vendors submitting fake bids
  • Kickbacks and Bribes – City employees accepting money, trips, or gifts such as event or game tickets in exchange for a City related favor
  • Conflict of Interest – giving City contracts to family or friends rather than based on merit or qualifications
  • Violations of City Policies or Procedures

What is non-city fraud?

 

Examples include:

 

  • Credit card fraud
  • Welfare fraud
  • Unemployment fraud
  • Insurance fraud
  • County and State public benefits fraud

 

Note, we are not a 9-1-1 or emergency service. Please contact your local emergency services if you need to report a critical situation.

 

Also, we are not a substitute for employment-related grievances or appeals as City policy procedures provide channels for resolution of these issues. To contact the City of Long Beach Human Resources Department.