A well executed administrative investigation often helps us, and therefore our client, to resolve problems. It can give insight into the stream of goods and money in an organisation and also delivery procedures and documentation. Even the most summary details, and even  the lack of relevant information, can be an indication of fraud.

When we carry out an administrative investigation we not only make use of knowledge of book-keeping, but our experience of similar fraudulent situations and what is usual in the sector. An administrative investigation, for example into expenses, is carried out more frequently by our investigators than by a departmental employee or an accountant.

Often, undesirable activities arises because of a lack of clear guidelines or the failure to adhere to those which do exist. Also the lack of a separation of functions in the chain of ordering-receiving-approval of invoices-receipt of money-bank deposits can cause  troublesome and loss making situations as can the lack of regular checks.

Our administrative investigations may not only show who has perpetrated a fraud and the way in which they did so, but also that a portion of the goods and money was never, or only partially, recorded, and what appropriate measures can be taken by the organisation.

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