Fraud & Ethics Hotline
With the establishment of the Fraud & Ethics
Hotline, the City of Mesa is taking a proactive
stance against fraud. The Hotline is an option
for employees, contractors, vendors or developers
to report any illegal and/or unethical activity.
Why should I use the Hotline?
Integrity does matter. Being honest and trustworthy in
our dealings with each other and with citizens makes our
City a better place to work and live.
What types of things should I report?
You should speak up to report:
- Accounting/Audit irregularities
- Conflicts of interest
- Falsification of organization records
- Fraud
- Fraudulent insurance claims
- Improper loans to executives
- Kickbacks
- Release of proprietary information
- Retaliation against whistleblowers
- Safety issues and sanitation
- Theft of cash
- Theft of goods/services
- Theft of time
- Unauthorized discounts
Who manages the Hotline?
The City has contracted with an independent company, The
Network, to operate the system.
When can I use the Hotline?
The Fraud & Ethics Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year.
Can I remain anonymous?
Yes. You do not have to give your name.
What happens when I use the Hotline?
If you call the Hotline, a trained interviewer will ask
questions to elicit facts that will enable the City to
investigate your complaint.
If you report via the Web site, you will complete and
submit a detailed form.
If you choose to fax or e-mail a report, please be sure
to reference the City of Mesa. Please provide as much
detail as possible to help the City investigate the
complaint.
How does the City learn about my complaint?
The Network sends a written report, within 24 hours of
receiving the complaint, to the City Auditor's Office.
What happens to my complaint?
The City Auditor staff will conduct a thorough analysis of
each report. If additional information is required The
Network will be contacted to request further information
from the complainant. When sufficient information is
available the case will be investigated by audit staff or
referred to the Mesa Police Department.
Who do I call for more information?
Contact the City Auditor's Office at 644-3210
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