Grand Forks County provides several avenues for employees and the general public to report suspicion of fraud, waste or misuse of public funds, property or manpower, violations of a law, rule or regulation applicable to the government or abuse of authority. Complaints can be submitted via:

Email: reportfraud@gfcounty.org

Phone: (701) 780-8293

Fax: (701) 335-7458

WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION
North Dakota Century Code Section 34-01-20 provides protection to any employee who in good faith reports a violation or suspected violation of a federal, state, or local law.

To file a complaint, please (to the best of your ability):

• Explain the issue;
• Provide the names of individuals involved; and
• Identify the city, town, agency or other public entity involved.

A member of the Grand Forks County Fraud Risk Assessment team may contact you for additional information. It is the County’s practice to keep the names of complainants confidential. You can report to us and we will not disclose your identity unless absolutely necessary.

 Resources:

105-22 Fraud Prevention and Investigation Policy