It is the intent of Waller County to establish and maintain a fair, ethical and honest business environment for all county employees, customers, suppliers and anyone else with whom the county has a relationship. Fraud not only involves loss of revenue, but decreased morale and productivity.

Fraud
The misrepresentation of a material fact, knowingly or with reckless indifference to the truth, in order to obtain a benefit or payment to which one would normally not be entitled.

Waste
The negligent or extravagant expenditure of county funds, incurring of expenses, or misuse of county resources or property.

Abuse
The intentionally wrongful or improper use of county resources that can include the excessive or improper use of one’s position, in a manner contrary to its rightful or legally intended use.

Examples of Activities to be Reported
 ¦ Theft of county funds or property
 ¦ Significant waste of county funds or property
 ¦ Bribes, kickbacks, contract or procurement fraud
 ¦ Payroll Fraud
 ¦ Abuse of authority
 ¦ Fraudulent reimbursement claims
 ¦ Reprisal against a person making a hotline report

Reporting Fraud, Waste & Abuse
 If fraud, waste or abuse is suspected within the county, please report the issue to this dedicated email address

Hotline Email: FraudWasteAbuse@wallercounty.us