If You See It, Report It!
It’s Up To You To Report Fraud, Waste or Abuse…
Sacramento County takes reports of fraud seriously and investigates all reports thoroughly. The Sacramento County Fraud Hotline is for reporting suspected fraud, misconduct or abuse by Sacramento County employees, contractors and vendors.
Anyone can report fraud, waste or abuse and retaliation of any sort will not be tolerated by Sacramento County.
Fraud Hotline
- Fraud Hotline Email - audits@saccounty.gov
- 916-874-7822*
- Or mail:
Fraud Hotline - Confidential
County of Sacramento
10481 Armstrong Ave, Suite 200
Mather, CA 95655
- Welfare Fraud — Program Integrity Division
- DHA-ReportWelfareFraud@saccounty.gov
- 916-875-8908
- DHA-ReportWelfareFraud@saccounty.gov
*(TDD callers should call 1-800-735-2929 or 711 for California Relay Service)
When making a report, provide as much detail as possible so that your report can be fully investigated, such as: who, what, where and when.
If requested, and contact information is given, a response will be provided regarding the report within five business days on the progress.
The names of those reporting fraud are kept confidential to the fullest extent of the law and reports can be made anonymously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of fraud, waste or abuse against the County does the Fraud Hotline investigate?
Criminal offenses investigated include, but are not limited to:
- Theft or Forgery
- Tampering with a governmental record
- Securing execution of document by deception
- Conversion of funds
- Abuse of official capacity
- Gift to a public servant by a person subject to his or her jurisdiction
- Breach of computer security
- Bribery
Do I have to provide my name and contact information to submit a report to the Fraud Hotline?
You may choose to remain anonymous, and if so, you will need to provide as much detail as possible so that the appropriate course of action can be determined. If you fill out the contact information, a member of the Department of Finance, Auditor-Controller's Office may contact you to discuss your report or to request additional information.
What kind of information should I include in my report?
Information to include:
- Contact information for follow up
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Date of incident or date of when it was discovered
- Information regarding person(s) involved in the incident to include: Name(s), job title(s)
- Detailed description of the incident
What happens to the report after the Hotline receives it?
The Department of Finance, Auditor-Controller's Office reviews the information that is provided. In some cases, the Auditor-Controller's Office staff may contact you to discuss your complaint or to request additional information. Or, a complaint may be referred to another department or agency for its assessment and possible action if deemed appropriate.
What about retaliation?
No person acting on behalf of the County shall retaliate against anyone who in good faith reports suspected fraud, including:
- Dismiss or threaten to dismiss an employee; or
- Discipline, suspend, threaten to discipline or suspend an employee; or
- Impose a penalty upon an employee; or
- Intimidate or coerce an employee because the employee has acted in accordance with the requirements of the policy.
The violation of this section will result in discipline up to and including dismissal.
May I obtain the status of a complaint after it has been reported?
Yes. If contact information is provided, Auditor-Controller's Office staff may contact you regarding the status of the complaint.
Fraud Hotline Contact Information
Fraud Hotline Email - 916-874-7822 (TDD callers: 1-800-735-2929 or 711 for California Relay Service)
Or mail:
Fraud Hotline - County of Sacramento
700 H Street, Room 3650
Sacramento, CA 95814
More Fraud Hotlines
- IHSS Fraud Hotline, 916-874-3836
- District Attorney Fraud Hotlines
- Office Reception, 916.874.6218
- Insurance Fraud Hotline, 916.874.4698
- Real Estate Fraud Hotline ,916.874.9045