Fraud and Abuse in Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide to Prevention and Detection

Chapter 1. An Introduction to Fraud in the Nonprofit Sector.

Chapter 2. Overview of a Model for the Prevention and Detection of Fraud and Abuse.

PART II. FINANCIAL CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF FRAUD AND ABUSE.

Chapter 3. Revenue and Cash Receipts.

Chapter 4. Purchasing and Cash Disbursements.

Chapter 5. Payroll and Expense Reimbursements.

Chapter 6. Other Asset Misappropriations and Misuse.

Chapter 7. External Frauds.

PART III. FRAUDS COMMITTED BY, FOR, OR THROUGH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Chapter 8. Fundraising Fraud and Abuse.

Chapter 9. Fraudulent Reporting.

Chapter 10. Other Acts Attributable to Nonprofit Organizations.

PART IV. THE ROLES OF NON-FINANCIAL SYSTEMS.

Chapter 11. Human Resource Policies and Procedures.

Chapter 12. Administrative Systems and Policies.

PART V. THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Chapter 13. Day-to-Day Management Activities.

Chapter 14. The Role of the Board of Directors.

Chapter 15. Financial Oversight and Analysis.

Appendix. Example Policies and Checklists.