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Williston adopts comprehensive anti‑fraud policy to protect municipal assets
Summary
The Board unanimously adopted a comprehensive Anti‑Fraud Policy presented by Finance Director Hercules Cummings; the policy establishes reporting channels, internal controls and compliance with North Dakota Century Code and federal grant rules.
The Williston Board of City Commissioners voted Feb. 10 to adopt a comprehensive Anti‑Fraud Policy presented by Finance Director Hercules Cummings.
Cummings summarized the policy as a zero‑tolerance framework "to protect municipal revenue, assets, information, property, and reputation from fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and dishonesty," and said it aligns with Government Auditing Standards, Government Finance Officers Association best practices and federal grant rules (2 CFR Part 200).
The policy, as described to the commission, applies to elected officials, staff, appointed board and committee members, contractors, vendors and external parties doing business with the city. It defines categories including asset misappropriation, corruption and fraudulent financial reporting; establishes multiple confidential reporting channels; and sets procedures for investigation and response.
Commissioners approved the policy with spelling corrections by a unanimous recorded vote.
Next steps call for implementation of the policy alongside existing city policies, including purchasing, personnel and IT security procedures.
