The Office of the City Auditor encourages people to speak up when it comes to fraud and waste

HAMILTON, ON - Beginning today, the Office of the City Auditor at the City of Hamilton has launched a Fraud and Waste Hotline. This three-year pilot project gives citizens and employees an opportunity to confidentially and anonymously report suspicions of wrongdoing through a third-party vendor.

This type of hotline almost always results in significant increases in the reporting of fraud and waste allegations. This reporting tool along with the Whistleblower By-law is aimed at protecting the City of Hamilton’s revenue, property, information and other assets from being misappropriated either by members of the public, contractors, vendors, agents or its own employees.

“The Fraud and Waste Hotline is a secure, independent reporting channel for citizens or employees who are reluctant to report concerns because of possible compromise to their anonymity. We look forward to offering this preventive tool as a valuable deterrent that can help mitigate the risk of unethical behaviour and reinforce the City’s commitment to corporate governance and accountability."

Charles Brown, City Auditor & Auditor General, Office of the City Auditor 

Reports of fraud and waste can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online or by telephone. Learn more by visiting www.hamilton.ca/Fraud.

Additional Resources

• Office of the City Auditor
• Fraud and Waste Hotline