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Numbers | CFEs Rank Most Important Fraud-Prevention Controls
From the ACFE's 2008 Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuse
By Derek Slater
July 30, 2008 —
How important are the following controls for preventing fraud?
| Control | Average Score |
|---|---|
| Internal Audit Department | 3.81 |
| Surprise Audits | 3.51 |
| Mgmt Review of Internal Controls | 3.17 |
| Fraud Hotline | 3.03 |
| Mandatory Job Rotation/Vacations | 3.02 |
| Rewards for Whistleblowers | 2.86 |
(On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being very important. Based on a survey of 959 fraud cases reported by Certified Fraud Examiners.)
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