Confidential third-party reporting for fraud, discrimination, sexual harassment, and ethics violations.
Tips from employees are the #1 method for detecting fraud in organizations, according to the ACFE. But employees won’t report what they see if they’re afraid of retaliation. An anonymous, third-party reporting hotline solves that problem.
Lake Hamilton Tax & Advisory provides a confidential, anonymous hotline service for businesses that covers fraud, discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace safety, ethics violations, and other concerns. Unlike national call-center-based services, our hotline is backed by an actual Certified Fraud Examiner who can evaluate reports and guide your response.
Most anonymous hotline services are staffed by call center operators who simply take messages and pass them along. Our service is different because it’s backed by a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. When a report comes in, it’s evaluated by someone who actually understands fraud, financial misconduct, and the investigative steps needed to address it.
That means faster, more informed responses — and the ability to seamlessly escalate to a full fraud investigation if the situation warrants it.
Any business with 25 or more employees should seriously consider an anonymous reporting service. For companies subject to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), a whistleblower hotline is required. For government contractors, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and financial institutions, it’s a best practice recommended by the ACFE, IRS guidelines, and the National Council of Nonprofits.
Contact us for pricing and setup details. We’ll work with your organization to customize the service, train your staff on how to communicate its availability, and ensure confidentiality protocols are in place from day one.