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Timesheet fraud

Definition

The falsification of hours worked, rates of pay, or attendance records to generate a larger payroll payment than is legitimately owed. Includes recording overtime not worked, clocking in for absent colleagues, and supervisor approval of inflated time records.

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  • Payroll and Inventory Fraud SchemesThe falsification of hours worked, rates of pay, or attendance records to generate a larger payroll payment than is legitimately owed. Includes recording overt...

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