Montgomery County is committed to maintaining a fair, ethical, and honest business environment for all county employees, customers, suppliers and anyone else with whom the county has a relationship. As part of our commitment, the Montgomery County Auditor provides a method to confidentially report a suspected incident of fraud, waste and abuse involving county property, money, or other financial resources.
Fraud
The misrepresentation of a material fact, knowingly or with reckless indifference to the truth, in order to obtain a benefit or payment to which one would normally not be entitled.
Waste
The negligent or extravagant expenditure of county funds, incurring of expenses, or misuse of county resources or property.
Abuse
The intentionally wrongful or improper use of county resources that can include the excessive or improper use of one’s position, in a manner contrary to its rightful or legally intended use.
Reporting Fraud, Waste & Abuse
If you have seen, suspect, or know someone is:
• Using County property, vehicles, equipment or resources for personal gain
• Intentionally misleading or cheating the County for financial gain
The Montgomery County Auditor encourages you to report your concern and offers confidential and secure methods of reporting. Employees, vendors, contractors, or citizens may report such information by letter or electronic form.
To mail a letter, please address to the following:
• The Montgomery County Auditor's Office
Attn: FWA Hotline
501 North Thompson
Suite 205
Conroe, Texas 77301
To report electronically, please provide the following:
To ensure a thorough understanding of the suspected fraud, waste, and/or abuse, and to ensure an effective investigation, it is important to provide as much detail as possible by including the following information (if known):
