Every Day Is Election Day
At the June WFCA seminar in Chelan, one of the themes we discussed was simple, but important: every day is election day. This doesn’t mean every day is political. It means that every day the public is forming an opinion about your department. Every call, every interaction, every social media post, every board meeting, every conversation at the grocery store, and every difficult moment inside the station contributes to the trust your community has in you and your department.
What to do if you suspect a loss or illegal act
Washington state law (RCW 43.09.185) requires all state agencies and local governments to tell SAO as soon as they suspect a fraud or loss has occurred at their government. If your government is the target or victim of a suspected loss or illegal act, first of all: don’t panic! SAO has an automated reporting process and resources to help guide you through every step.
Employee Fraud Prevention
Employee fraud is often shocking to those charged with oversight of a government. It shouldn’t be.
As an elected official or member of an appointed board, you have a duty to understand your government’s operations and play a key role when it comes to fighting fraud.
