Payroll Fraud -A Global Problem – Finding a Potential Needle in the Pay Stack

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In this article, originally published in the American Payroll Association’s PAYTECH Magazine, Edward Nagel, Principal & Founder of nagel + associates identifies the various payroll fraud schemes that commonly victimize organizations, including a case study that illustrates how ghost or fictitious employees can be added to the payroll.  The article highlights common red flags to watch out for as possible indicators of payroll fraud and common methods used by organizations to prevent and detect payroll fraud.