The VM Blog
In our blog, you’ll read about everything from workplace misconduct, report writing, and investigating stale complaints to interviewing non-employee witnesses. We hope these articles help you better understand the investigative law process, where common misunderstandings and hold-ups happen, and best practices we can all employ.
Case Study: Conducting Workplace Investigations That Uncover Hidden Financial Fraud Risks
In today's fast-paced corporate environment, what begins as a workplace grievance can sometimes uncover something equally or even more consequential. Consider this. You are a healthcare institution, employing 8,000 employees in the Midwest, generating between $50–100 million annually. You received a complaint from a 10-year employee, citing bullying and unfair treatment related to gender. You begin the investigation, and the story takes a twist. You find a deeply hidden financial fraud scheme.
Preventing Financial Fraud: How the Fraud Triangle Framework Can Protect Your Organization
Organizations lose approximately $3.6 billion annually to fraud, with median losses reaching $250,000 per incident. What's more concerning is that these schemes often go undetected for an average of 18 months, causing significant financial damage and lasting reputational harm.