Investigating fraud and notifying relevant parties also requires implementing a disciplined plan of action for ensuring all investigative procedures are carried out as necessary, ultimately allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the fraudulent activity. As such, the Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual includes a formal Fraud Investigative Policy and Notification Process (FIPNP), which can be easily understood, acknowledged and adopted by your organization.

The investigation policy and notification process within the Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual clearly outlines the steps to take for investigating fraud along with actions to take in notifying relevant parties. Without a clear mandate or process, the investigative process can be greatly disrupted, resulting in mishandling of information and ultimately jeopardizing the overall fraud investigation.

And though investigating fraud is critically important, so are the steps an organization undertakes in notifying all relevant parties. Think about all the legal requirements for notifying relevant parties that may have been affected by the fraud that occurred: customers, vendors, government agencies. This alone can cause a public relations nightmare. Thus, you need to have a policy and supporting procedures in place for this very issue alone.

Investigating fraud requires an approach that should always follow explicit guidelines and protocols for ensuring no part of the investigative phase is ever jeopardized. By ordering the Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual today, you'll get the most comprehensive and in-depth document available for helping in investigating fraud and fighting it also.

Don't let your organization become a victim of fraud. Detect, prevent and make investigating fraud a top priority in your organization.

1. Learn about the Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual
2. Examples of Common Fraudulent Schemes
3. Resources for Understanding, Identifying and Reporting Fraud
4. Resources for Understanding, Identifying and Reporting Fraud outside the United States
5. Laws and Legislation Covering Fraud
6. Types of Fraud
7. Fraud Detection and Prevention
8. Comprehensive Internal Controls Framework for Helping Detect and Prevent Fraud
9. Fraud Awareness Training Program
10. Employee Usage Policies and Procedures for Helping Detect and Prevent Fraud
11. Reporting and Responding to Fraud
12. Investigating Fraud and Notifying Relevant Parties
13. Asset Recovery
14. Lessons Learned
15. Appendix