Fraud and Waste Hotline

A toll-free phone line that allows City of Hamilton employees, contractors, vendors, and members of the public a confidential and anonymous way to report suspicion or proof of wrongdoing.

This includes but is not limited to:

• theft of city assets
• conflict of interest situations
• forgery or alteration of cheques
• irregularities in money handling
• fraudulent claims of reimbursement expenses
• misuse of City-owned hardware and software
• unauthorized use of City property, equipment, material, or records
• activities that are in violation of the Employee Code of Conduct, by-laws, or regulations
• authorizing or receiving payments for good or services not received or performed
• disclosure of confidential or proprietary information to outside parties

The following are not within the scope of the Fraud and Waste Hotline:

• harassement
• discrimination
• contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• break-Ins
• vandalism

Reports can also be filed online. All filed reports can be reviewed and tracked through the website.