Agenda 11/12/2024 Item # 4C (International Fraud Awareness Week in Collier County)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 undermine
the good work and reputation of all government employees and decrease confidence in
public officials; and
WHEREAS, fraud against Collier County government is a burden borne by its citizens and businesses in
the form of increased costs, loss of public revenue 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 that is 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 17 – 23, 2024, be designated as
INTERNATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of November 2024.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Chris Hall, Chairman
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