Backup Documents 11/08/2022 Item # 4B 413
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the month of November marks the observance of International
Fraud Awareness Week, as organized by the Association of
Certified Fraud Examiners; and
WHEREAS, governments are frequent targets of fraud, and instances of fraud
in government undermines the good work and reputation of all
government employees and decreases confidence in public officials;
and
WHEREAS, fraud against the Collier County government is a burden borne by
its citizens and businesses in the form of increased costs, loss of
public revenues and resources, and increased expenses associated
with the investigation, prosecution, and eventual incarceration of
individuals who commit fraud; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Clerk and Comptroller's Office maintains an
Office of Inspector General, which includes a Certified Fraud
Examiner, a Certified Inspector General, and two Certified
Inspector General Investigators, who are dedicated to preventing,
detecting, and reporting on fraudulent activities;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that November 13 - 19, 2022, be
designated as
INTERNATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of November 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN