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More bailout fun: Execs caught at poolside


November 14, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

The hits keep coming: On top of spa treatments and fancy dinners, this company’s ponying up for even more expensive management conferences instead of living lean.

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Official gets special treament on cell phone violation


November 7, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Discrimination, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Fewer people driving while talking on cell phones is a good thing. You’d think an official responsible for outlawing it would’ve known that.

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Destruction of biz’s property OK when it prevents global warming


October 22, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure, Whistleblowers

After this ruling, your company might not have a choice in going green — protesters can legally take matters into their own hands.

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Officer lets son handcuff perpetrators


October 17, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Certain positions are better suited for “bring your kid to work day” than others.

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Cut the commute: Employee moved into company paint shed


October 10, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Ever feel like you spend so much time at work, you might as well live there?

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Hospitals used homeless in medical scheme


September 26, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Fighting off fraud, In this week's e-newsletter, Insurance, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Providing needed care to those who can’t afford it is usually admirable. It’s not as noble when hospitals do it to scam the government.

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AARP sued for age discrimination


September 24, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Discrimination, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Age discrimination lawsuits happen all too frequently. When they’re filed against the national advocacy group for older Americans, it’s time to take notice.

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Web site offers the finest in fake receipts


August 28, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Fighting off fraud, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure, Whistleblowers

Next time an expense report comes across your desk for approval, you might want to take a second look at its receipts.

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15.8 mil in property goes missing; agency claims it’s not so bad


August 19, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Auditing, Fighting off fraud, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure, Whistleblowers

Are you on top of inventory, records-retention and expense reports? You’re way ahead of the curve.

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Is your company at risk of a reverse tax-appeal?


August 17, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Assessments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

Here’s a situation your company could find itself in soon: You get a letter from the county or state regarding your recent tax appeal — but you never filed one.

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