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Williston adopts comprehensive Anti-Fraud Policy for city operations
Summary
The Board approved a new Anti-Fraud Policy designed to deter, detect and respond to fraud, aligning city procedures with North Dakota Century Code, GFOA and federal grant rules; Finance Director Hercules Cummings summarized reporting channels and key safeguards.
The Williston Board of City Commissioners unanimously approved a comprehensive Anti-Fraud Policy on Feb. 10, 2026.
Finance Director Hercules Cummings presented the policy, saying it establishes a “zero-tolerance stance toward fraud and corruption,” clarifies reporting channels, strengthens internal controls and aligns the city with North Dakota Century Code, Government Auditing Standards, Government Finance Officers Association guidance and federal grant compliance (2 CFR Part 200). The policy applies to elected officials, staff, volunteer board members, contractors and vendors.
The document defines categories of misconduct (asset misappropriation, corruption and fraudulent financial reporting), outlines investigation and disclosure steps, and cross-references the city’s code of ethics, procurement rules, personnel policies and IT security policies. Commissioner Bekkedahl moved to approve the policy with spelling corrections; Commissioner Bervig seconded and the motion carried by roll call, recorded in the minutes as a unanimous approval.
